Terrorist

Evil strikes again
and conscience takes a holiday 
as humanity casts off its moral compass 
in favour of loathsome depravity.
 
Where, then, is love? 
Is it better to be feared than loved? 
since both cannot exist,
one must choose between them.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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July 31, 2015 at 4:12 PM
I really enjoy your deep thoughts. Thank you.
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