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Who Profits While The People Pay

Who profits while the people pay,
Both blood and oil stain the earth,
Peace comes through war, or so they say,
And intermix with equal worth.

Black gold requires flesh and bone
To fuel the world economy,
Must Cronus feed upon his own,
The carcass of democracy.

Submitted: Friday, March 01, 2013
Edited: Friday, March 01, 2013

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  • Gajanan Mishra (3/1/2013 8:15:00 AM)

    wonderful poem. who profits while the people pay.
    I invite you to read my poems and comment.

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