If the War Goes On

The just cause was lost in the fog of war A red line perceived but never crossed The idea was to build a nation not graves Smoke from bombs, chemicals released Mingled with the fumes of hopelessness Dissipated with lost limbs and logic In Syria chemicals were spread on babies yesterday Left asphyxiated without a bed, left in a blanket of death This is what was said Reporters say everything is fine Religions say God is on our side Politicians say election day is soon No one will tuck in the child tomorrow To say everything is all right today To read fairy tales to them about dragons There will be no more stories to tell with no one around Corners destroyed, blurred lines, no boundaries If the war goes on