“FIRST OFFENSIVE” 2 July 00

Today, I planned something different.
I wore my suit and tie
declared our country needs
a damn good war
in election year

The first offensive was confirmed
after dinner in the executive canteen
my fork in
the hands of a husband, a lover,
the hands of a killer.

I contacted my mistress
for we could not kiss
I had to fit genocide into
my daily schedule
I contacted my wife

for this many late night
performing Gods work
for Gods gives and takes life
for I have given life
and taken it in my command

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