History Weeps

A country's lost crusade Reparations stripped them bare A nation once so proud Engulfed with emptiness and despair Evil's doctrine explained by "My Struggle" Religious hatred bred belief "The crucifier of our Lord Is now a rapist or a thief" As lies turn into hate Their souls given absolution Blame a stranger for all ills Rationalisation for persecution A number etched on an arm An inked lasting identification "A devil needs no name" Was a mad man's vindication A solution was made final Vapours released by the Black skull's fist Joy Division's melodies played on For innocence concluding tryst