The Case of War

The Case of War…
Often tried—never denied.
Wars can never be prosecuted;
their actions are said to be victimless—
even crimeless! 
Collateral damage is coincidence—consequence 
of the unusual precedence of freedom won.
Their realities are evidence of nothing but the truth:
the whole truth!
War has always been constitutionally just.
The defense rest—bail rescinded—war freely goes on.

Peace remains on trial.
All rise…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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