War Changes Everything

Don’tknow why we all can’t simply get along

Asa people, as a nation, as a realm.

Clearly,there are differences

Betweenwhat’s right and wrong.

Noneed to let discussion overwhelm.

Butwar changes everything.

 

Weare children on a playground

Running,laughing, wild and free

Untilsome pretentious bully comes along

Demandingtribute’s lame intimidation,

Stirringtrouble. Insisting that we pirouette

Tohis self-serving song.

Yes,war changes everything.

 

Patiencestretches just so far

Tilcommon sense prevails.

Onlyone thing to be done

Topass these dire travails.

Muststand tall, must forestall this

Brutishcold incursion.

Forceto force is all the tyrant

Understandsin his perversion.

 

Buteven when we win, we fail

Inlosses beyond measure.

Youngmen die and loved ones weep

Protectingthe ideas they treasure…

Becausewar changes everything.