The Enemy Within Poem by Perveiz Ali

They say a nation survives even fools on board,
But what of those who treason does hoard?

Enemies without easier to control, less formidable,
Within the confiines, hidden and so despicable.

The soul of a nation eaten away by hidden termites,
Insidious acts performed by callous sodomites.

Our greatest force to overcome is our fragile ego,
Sins of arrogance, greed, pride and cruelty must go.

Beware false prophets, in sheepskin, ravenous wolves,
They blind us to the path of true wisdom that solves.

They infiltrate all levels of our society, spreading poison,
Imbibe not their rhetoric or hate, minds clouded from reason.

Restrict not our innocent youth with chains of prejudice,
Set minds free through wisdom and tolerance, no cowardice.

17/05/2014