Political Predators

I've traveled far and wide,
From southern deserts
To the nordic light,
Through Europe, Asia,
Africa, Malaysia,
From Paris to Istanbul,
From Oslo to Marakech,
From Vienna to New York,
From Hongkong to Caracas
To Moscow and Jerusalem,
And everywhere I find,
People are all the same,
They're good and kind,
Wanting a peaceful life
Without wars and strife;
Only the leaders and politicos
Cause all the wars and woes,
While vainglorious
Preachers and presidents
Bring blood and tears
To our world's residents.

I'd turn those culprits
Into Roman gladiators,
To slice each other up
Like rotten tomatoes,
With the whole world
As happy spectators.

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2006 Alfred Charasz