Those who promise us security they only give us fear <br />For of terrorists and acts of terrorism we only seem to hear <br />Every day the senseless slaughter of innocents around the World only seems to multiply <br />For victory in this so called war on terror how many have to die? <br /> <br />Remember babies are not born as terrorists since terrorism we create <br />So many young people out there are prepared to die for God and State <br />And kill as many as they can kill in the process they see that as their key to heaven's gate <br />And to some become dead heroes and be seen as truly great. <br /> <br />One form of violence does not defeat another this war on terror will not succeed <br />And each act of aggression leads to another and then to another lead <br />And always for the crimes of others some of the good with their lives must pay <br />Yet for to defeat the scourge of terrorism there is another way. <br /> <br />Feed the poor of third World Cities and their homes do not destroy <br />And do not dropp bombs on their suburbs from the dark of the night sky <br />You are only creating terrorists if you strip people of all hope <br />And to that awful pit of terror we'll keep on sliding down the slope. <br /> <br />Just like the school yard bully he must defend his title every day <br />Till he gets toppled by another at the top he does not stay <br />And the boy who beat him will get beaten by another things always do happen that way <br />Violence always does lead to violence wise people have been known to say. <br /> <br />If you destroy a fellow's home and kill his family he will never be your mate <br />Till the breath of life is in him for you he will only harbour hate <br />But if you help him and his family he will say how great you are <br />Violence never gets you anywhere whilst love and kindness takes you far.<br /><br />Francis Duggan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/how-many-have-to-die/
