Here We Go Again

Democrat and Republican leaders

Need to think clearly, contain their wrath,

And apply diplomacy to help avoid

Leading us down a dangerous path.

 

By demonizing Putin and being

Manipulated into getting involved

In Russia's affairs, now there's a risk

Of bigger problems being left unresolved.

 

Leaders must also end the fixation

They have about deposing Assad.

Hello! Remember Iraq, Libya,

And Egypt! Such tactics have proved to be flawed.

 

To destabilize yet one more

Middle Eastern country is wrong.

Nations can only resolve the problems

In Iraq and Syria by getting along.

 

A united coalition of nations

Working together in the Middle East

And Africa should be able to bring about

Greater security at the very least.

 

Now Putin is not my favorite person;

He's helped to make Russia a scary place.

This is more about peace and safety

Then it is about anyone's saving face.

 

Do not listen to hawkish leaders

Whose aggressive stance will only make sure

That instead of ending overall conflict,

They'll make the world even LESS secure.

 

(12-18-15)