~

A war is proceeding,

It’s not “Over There.”

No drums Nor bugles,

No Standards to bear.

Just back-alley deals,

And clandestine dares.

One troop in trouble,

A rupture is near.

It’s foe, though out-numbered,

The club doesn’t care.

The Business of business,

A sordid affair.

The loss through this all,

A land we hold dear.

And those who would lead us,

At most, we should fear.

~

©2013, Marvin Loyd Welborn

05 October 2013