Sheeesshh!

The official names given to missiles and bombs  
makes you wonder at the mind behind them  
“Hellfire” missiles, “Brimstone” missiles, “Paveway” bombs  
   
if you really want to pave the way  
with hellfire and brimstone  
why not go and listen to an old-time preacher  
and consider at your leisure  
the language of ‘collateral damage’    
as a background feature?  
   
for those of you wondering about  
austerity measures and cut-backs …  
conservatively estimating    
“Brimstone” missiles cost about £100,000 each  
“Hellfire” missiles circa £70,000 and  
“Paveway IV” bombs £30,000 apiece  
   
if you’re managing to feel a little angry  
join the Campaign Against the Arms Trade  
otherwise take a deep breath and say  
“Sheeesshh!”