Cruel Emblems

nations that choose
cruel emblems as pride
tell the world clear
their heart is full of that
but are they always victors?

those that choose 
humble emblems as symbols
inform the world clear
their character is so
but do they turn the other cheek?

what if a nation
chooses snake as emblem
they probably are that
but does such a nation exist?
are they snaky in relations?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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