The Nation Kills
A shameless deed has been done
Forced upon her by mans own hand
No voice did she possess
To utter forth her distress
Die he proclaimed
Die by freedom which was thy own domain
Bounds thy country made unto you
For in it you foolishly trusted
Still they would slay thee
Are they then to face the disgust they brought
To face mans judgment which ye bought
No went forth the cry
Let him who slay thee prosper while you die
Who then cries for thee
Oh shameless one
Alas even thy one love has turned cold
Seeking only thy end
Oh child of a breast
The darkness of quilt
Shall forever be lain on the nation
And the one whom you placed thy trust
The one who laid thee to your final rest
Fear oh people who have placed ye trust
Fear the nation that kills its defenseless
Caring not for the bounds it has made
Between it and God
Who will hide his face
On that nation killing one who cannot fight
How then may you judge them who now will
Punish them now for this same disgraceful sin
Copyright © Chris Broyles | Year Posted 2006
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