Whenever Sacrifice Demands
Such anger; incoherent rage
Transcends all peace and wisdom, yet
The manners of a bygone age
Preclude overt show of this trait
and abusing of his pet
Remains unknown, whatever hate
Suffuse the silence of the sage
Thus, unto death, the legions swarm,
Aware that their commander's pique
Will keep them locked up in the dorm,
If any soldier kills no Greek
Or Trojan roams the rocky plate
On any day in the next week
Unless such actions be the norm...
Such love; more worship than desire
Cast your first-born into the fire
You pyroflate, you pale Pariah.
Contributors: | Roland, Apsley, loaf, fester, melody, dan. |
Poem finished: | 28th April 2002. |