War is an anathema—the Devil’s curse
It spawns hatred and reveals man at his very worst
It steals away happiness
And shows no remorse
And the horrors that prevail
Point to war as the source
Bloodshed scars the earth with indelible stain
And the stench that’s produced one cannot contain
War seldom generates a lasting peace
For retaliation and revenge never cease
And only God can wipe away the mournful tears
So before one raises his hand to strike his foe
Be mindful of the terror and the ensuing woe
