War

War. What IS it good for?

(Is it a necessary evil,
Or an unnecessary cost?
Can it be avoided,
Or should we consider the cause lost?

Is it a fight of who’s right,
Or a fight to save peace?
Should we take arms for the future,
Or to honor the deceased?

Is it for material gains,
Or for our genuine well-being?
Is it a compelling reason to fight for,
Or is it just propaganda to keep us believing?

Is it for the glory it contains,
Or is it for the humility of shame?
Are the ideals and goals different,
Or are they the same?)

What IS war good for?
Absolutely something,
Or absolutely nothing?

© 2002 Gustavo White