reaction
a reflection on war and peace
twisted
by
deep grief
we
rage
like
a wounded beast
fallen into a spiked pit
buzzards and jackals circle
neighbors help, others look on
pensive, uncertain
we
lash out without thinking
we do
ourselves more harm than good
and,
of consequence
things
get
worse, and much worse
and
are unlikely to ever
get
better
—D. W. McMillen
8 May 2008
