The Evil Hands of Tyranny

See “The Evil Hands of Tyranny” gripping coils and springs, As they crush the throats and lives of all innocent people Who cry for fairness and justice—but get only a deaf ear. Dealing cards falsely makes a laughing stock of us all, While we gaze at that “Dark Spirit” with his ghastly grin And evil intentions to steal our very souls like Mephisto. From power hungry fools—greed envelopes all who pay Attention not to the real evil that some men do to others, But to those who appear to be fooling themselves true. This brings pain, suffering, bitterness—and not peace, And disturbs mankind’s harmony and hope for a better Existence as the rapacious “Dogs of War” are unleashed. Twisting wars to suit underlying issues is that all-too Occurrence in our world as the young, old, and weak Face “The Grim Reaper” who snickers at this chance. The rich get richer with ill regard, or even no regard for Others not so blessed who live this precarious moment, As the innocent endure such monstrous and virulent evil. This manifests itself in a hideous mask of hateful deceit And true lies toward any poor person who objects to this Horrid reality and challenges “The Evil Hands of Tyranny.” Gary Bateman and Liam McDaid – A Collaborated Poem, Copyright © All Rights Reserved (September 22, 2015) (Unrhymed Tercet)