In Death, Can Respite Lie

 
     So much hatred in the world
       Nary a banner humbly unfurled 
     From the leaders on down 
       Reason on lockdown… 

     War, blood and guts thrive 
        In every century well and alive
      In death, can respite ever lie 
        when bullets and bombs darken the sky
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December 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
insightful words....true, in that situation...in death respite can never lie
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