Might Is Right

might is right and white is meant to rule
 with that mind set, tall ships sailed west
 rapists for the father-land
 Holy word in right hand
 to convert heathens
 while left hand stole
 and bled dry
 native
 souls
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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December 15, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Wooow, like it Al - very well written !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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