Songs of Glory (anti - war)
A poem about the pointlessness of war whether the cause be religion or politics. Governments always work the partiotism scam on us but is there really anything noble about dying for one's country, flag or religion? There is only one justification for war and that is the spontaneous rebelion against oppression and tyranny by the people. Above the land bold flags are rising, Old men speak, their words despising Enemies beyond the shore. From dawn 'til sunset fanfares ringing Echo sounds of children singing Songs of glory, songs of war From city, town, village and valley, Ardent for victory young men rally To defend their nation's cause, Marching to their fields of glory To repeat the age old story And sing again the songs of war Distant sounds of warplanes bringing Payload of death from far lands winging Filling minds with fear and wonder. Far from conflict and the slaying In churches