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Pride Blinds Biased Eyes

So many have died
And what's it all for?
So that we can live on
To kill so many more?

There are bombs falling
Through the skies of Iraq
Each one is calling
For the freedom they lack

They call out the names
Of innocent young life
The sky fills with flames
Death decapitates strife

The target they sought
Dodged Justice's clinched hand
The soldiers who fought
Liberated the sand

How long will it take
To end this cycle of crime?
We've got all the power
So please unearth the time

No more excuses
War has gone on too long
We want peace not pieces
Before Justice is gone

Why won't you try it
Is your truth based on lies?
Why can't you see it
Has pride blinded your eyes?


*03/30/2003
Copyright © 2004 JJ Johnson
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Written by Poetryman
Published | Edited 24th Oct 2018
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