Former slayers in the wars of men.
Now retired to curious museums.
Useless Arrows,
Too impractical for the modern age.
There are easier ways to pierce a flesh-bound cage.
Savage Arrows,
Too barbaric for the modern man.
You lack the dignity of the bombs in our hands.
Hang, shrouded in mystery,
Teach us something of our history.
You are a senior citizen of war,
Knocking on death's door,
Lingering on life support,
To induldge our indignant thrill.
Show us how far mankind has come,
As we polish our efficient guns,
Those brutal savages knew none,
Of the civilized ways to kill.
Hang, shrouded in mystery,
Teach us something of our history.
Beautifully written! We are rather blind to our present uncivilized world, aren't we?
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ReplyDeletePacifism is an affront to our Lord, Who is the Warrior of all Warriors. There will come a time when His people will be called, once again, to weild the sword against evil-doers to restore justice.
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