A White Hat, A Black Heart? Poem by Gordon David

Where have all the old good guys gone?

What have all the new good guys done?

Were the good guys really that good?

Are the good guys in a foul mood?


Their “White Cowboy Hats” going grey?

Who’ll live to fight another day?

If ignorance is trully bliss?

Can I give the order to “Dismiss? ”


One more war, ending childrens lives?

Tanks, soldiers, rifles, guns, and knives?

Looting, murder, rape and pillage?

This was once, a peaceful village?


Mothers with babies, lost and scared?

Crying out loud “We thought YOU cared? ”

A Peace Treaty that has been signed?

But will it bring THEM peace of mind?


Another day, the fog of war?

Another choice, just like before?

Another way, killing no more?

Another voice, settling a score?


Differing ways, different times?

Peace-Keepers with mountains to climb?

Miss the start, now don’t miss the end?

Has the Human Race got a friend? ?