Renegades (Repost)

...to the Iraqi conflict


Wooed and wedded with a devil's kiss
the renegades are here, not blessed 
on any heaven's list, nor bedded 
in the womb of common decency.

Men are bleeding, truth and beauty
losing their validity. Legless, heartless, 
headless, mindless stark insanity!

Humanity withers; people are reeling,
dealing their brothers, stealing 
another look over their shoulders, 
trust but a fantasy, justice a dream.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Wesley Avatar
July 18, 2012 at 7:49 AM
You pump new blood into the conflict. Their faith is based on a hate that would annihilate all who are different. Strange world we live in.
Devonshire Avatar
May 11, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Excellent writing, Keith. As Chris said, this is enough to get our blood boiling. Surely war is "mindless stark insanity!" Love, Carolyn
Higgins Avatar
May 11, 2009 at 5:47 AM
You have got my blood boiling my friend..strong piece with forceful words that smacks as I read...womb of common decency..Love that line..the second verse kicks ass...good work.
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