Who Cares, Wins.

Forgive me, but I've been studying poetry in college. Not by choice, mind. Still, it does appear to be having an effect on me.

Are people all inherently good?
Does a starving man have a right to steal food?
Or, are people all inherently bad?
Let's ask somebody in downtown Baghdad.

 

Say you're a soldier, paid to fight,
You catch a target in your sight,
You flick the safety, raise your gun,
Would you a shoot a boy on the run?

 

Heroes fighting for their lands,
Sweat on brow, blood on hands,
The world afire, the sky aflame,
Anyone remember this country's name?

 

So light a candle and sing your songs,
They load the guns and drop the bombs,
Wake up, sugar, this ain't no dream,
You think they'll listen 'cause you scream?

 

There's those who say we can be saved,
There's been worse before, that we've braved,
But times have changed, people too,
Would they say the same if they knew?

 

Watch them as they sing their hymms,
Whilst curious children lose their limbs,
Take a stand, if you give a damn,
Wait, didn't we learn from Vietnam?

 

I'll tell you something that I think is true,
Deep down, we like war, and we're good at it too,
It's in our blood, which is quite appropriate,
Aren't blood and war, rather good associates?

 

Now, they say that somehow, Jesus saves,
Heals the sick, and frees the slaves,
Forgives my sins, and makes me whole;
But who said I want to save my soul?

 

Nothing matters anymore,
Nothing matters more than war,
Nothing stops a fighting nation,

Well,

Nothing short of alien invasion.

 

What, you don't believe what I say?
Give me a break, watch Independance Day.

Author's Note

I was watching Blood Diamond, and I just got that writing itch. Alright, I spent a good hour trying to do Leonardo DiCaprio's South African accent, to no avail. I should warn you, I do tend to sound more passionate in my writing than I actually am. To be honest, I don't think this is particularly good, but maybe you will.

Reviews

[Prodigo]

HAHA, this is great my friend. I wanna study in the UK now.

[Lilly]

this IS good :) rather captivating i think

great work here.

[Stephanie]

Wow, this is amazing. There's lots of typical war poems out there, but this one really held my attention. The way you described everything makes me fear for humanity more than I already did... You really are an excellent writer :]

[Jane Doe]

oh i luv that movie its inda sad but luvv lood diamonds i do its great and i think that u have a reallyy good talent

[cest la vie]

Now you know Leo I am your Floridian Fan!! This is really good. Like you took my thoughts and penned them You know where my brain be??? Keep writing, you just have that natural flair.
P.S. Isn't Blood Diamonds an awesome movie//
Peace Out
Lynne

[Skelasoldier]

Nice Flow, keep up the great work.