Is it really any wonder That we court the God of war ? When a man offends in innocence With imprudent comments poor, When the slightest altercation Leads to seeking of red blood, And grudges borne with vehemence Paste protagonists with mud.
Why is it that we tip toe Through the fragileness of life ? How is it that you rage When he glances at your wife ? What generates the jealousy Of competitive bright flame And activates the trigger In the deadly baiting game ?
Why should we seek redemption When the way is set in stone, When antagonistic temperament Is the customary way home, When the flare of angry attitude Leads the bearer to abyss And inevitable conflict Throws all reasoned thought amiss ?.
Reflect on how protracted Is the winding road to love, How long to place the building blocks Of friendships’ hand in glove, How gradual the process Of steady cultivating trust To the wondrous actuality Of a brother bond that must.
Why does the God of war surmount Mans best and dearest quest To find a peace and harmony Despite discords’ very best, To live his days in certitude Sidestepping risk of harm To work toward tomorrows’ dawn, And evening’s soothing charm.
Shatter prides absurdity To dare to breach the norm, To reach aloft for courage And scale the unknown’s form. To rail against mans’ enmity To flail against his foe To conquer human natures‘ worst This beast of war must go!