Soul Scavengers

They scavenge the detritus of the soul Devouring the pieces less than whole For evil has a way of taking hold Before it declares itself as friend or foe As these hollow creatures feed within They fill the emptiness with lasting sin Spew a stream of lies completely false Convince that it’s the truth, that’s how they win And those who hold the line and will not yield Are sent into the battle without shield Left broken and alone to doubt their cause The aftermath of battle left unhealed So do the scavengers now mock the strong And menace as a mindless, roving throng The very pennants that once spared their souls Convinced that every right deserves a wrong John G. Lawless ©8/1/2022