If wars were subject to a copyright - Then candidates would have to pay a fee Each time they appeal to the glorious past When standing for the election, the proceeds To fall like ****** manna on the dead Who can never cash the checks anyway
If wars were subject to a copyright - Then Hollywood movies should pay their dues Whenever a bold-scripted commando, Body-waxed muscles glistening with makeup, Advances up Hamburger-Helper Hill With a patriotic song on his lipstick
If wars were subject to a copyright โ The generalsโ memoirs, the admiralsโ, too, Would pay to lighten the blighted young lives Of soul-fragmented lads whose pain and blood Gave the air-conditioned another star And unctuous applause at the officersโ club
If wars were subject to a copyright - The President would have to pay his bill Each time he banged the lectern for a war, The glorious dux bellorum dux-ing From the rear, while a squadron of pigs fly Above, powered by pixie-dust and dreams