Violence

I don’t understand how anyone could think

That violence and war are the answers to problems

When all violence brings is even more violence

As well as pain, loss and the need for revenge

Instead of killing and murdering soldiers

Who give their lives for an unjust cause

Instead of letting our country die

And be lost to something we shouldn’t support

We should promote understanding

So that everyone can know

That communication is better than fighting for glory

And we must think rationally before wasting lives

War should never be the last resort

When we have mouths and voices

We can speak and negotiate our views

And compromise when we oppose

When two states start to fight

Let us try to calm the raging storm

Forget the echoes of terrible anger

And try to right the wrong

Understand that violence is chaos

It wreaks havoc on our planet

Is that what is wanted, to destroy and ruin?

And to leave burning scars that time can’t heal?

War is something that dirties everything

That spreads evil and distributes fear

Why would we want this?

Do we want fear in our world?

As the strongest mind once said

Fear leads to anger, which leads to hate

And hate leads to suffering

Do we want our people to suffer?

Just because you disagree

Or you crave more land and power

Doesn’t mean you can start a war

Start killing, ruining lives, destroying the planet

As before you come to this conclusion

Remember that talking and correspondence are key

Before you make such a big decision

As violence is never the answer