Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Poem by Christopher Tye

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

If you want peace, prepare for war,
Build your defences tall and strong,
Full your barracks with men and guns,
Keep watch of the sea, skies and land.

If you want peace, prepare for war,
If you want peace, seek out the common ground,
If you want peace, hope diplomacy prevails,
If you want peace, be prepared for the worst that war can bring.

If you want peace, prepare for war,
Prepare for war as strong defences needs to be shown,
Prepare for war as peace brings compliancy,
Prepare for war but hope peace prevails.

If you want peace, prepare for war,
Most of us hope and pray for peace,
But there are always a few motived to wreak war,
No matter the cost we most stand strong amongst our defences.

By Christopher Tye