RANDOM JACK POETRY HOUR: GLOBAL POLITICS
The Promise
You have given your solemn promise
Before your god and before the world
That you will do all in your power
To avoid the killing of civilians
You have said so of your own conscience
Though your enemy has made no such vow
You have sworn to uphold a higher standard
Even while your people were slaughtered
Even while your children away burial
You have given your word even though
Your blood boils with rage
It is this promise upheld that divides you
From your enemy
What they may perceive as weakness is
What makes you stronger
You have the strength of conviction
You have the fortitude of principle
Now you must hold true to your word
No matter what atrocities transpire
Despite the cries for blood vengeance
No matter how many loved ones fall
Voices for peace have called for
Safety zones and cease fires
Let it be so
They ask for time to evacuate civilians
Let it be so
They ask Egypt to open its crossing
Let it be so
Let the world observe you decency
Let the world observe compassion
Let your enemy bow in shame
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