Proper Paperwork (For War)

thoughts on war and related subjects

War on nature
the sixth extinction
big corporations rule the world
crimes against nature
crimes against humanity
but they have the proper paperwork

War on people
war on drugs
war on so called terrorists
but can't you see
these wars are on ourselves
against "We the People"?

Too much propaganda
I don't know who to believe
media telling lies
drowning out the real voices

I see destruction
oil spills
nuclear disasters
mountaintop removal
disappearing rivers
polluted air
poisoned food
but they are earning record profits

profit justifies any wrong
change the laws
to cover the crimes

Reviews

[imawriter]

the right paperwork... yep. reminds me of a place I once worked. They tried telling me that even though It might seem unethical, it was still legal. If I filled out the paperwork correctly I could make lots of money. NO I did not stay there.. I quit that job as quickly as I could. This piece speaks for so many other things than you could include... you could probably write a book.

[Samuel Dickens]

I know it looks bleak. How anyone could put profit before the health of our planet and its inhabitants is just beyond me. It's ultimate greed.

[Stammers]

I would have liked to have seen the idea of 'paper work' continued, that said a lot with little effort, so I feel your following stanzas weren't as strong as your first as they were just stating not providing a clever spin on looking at things, lost your impact or more the potential impact - but none the less I'm glad I stumbled across this - you're definitely my type of writer, thank God people are still moved enough to voice their opinions through what they do, thanks for writing and posting this :)

[An owl on the moon]

There are such horrors that pollute the world.. devastate the earth.. our cities. our lives. You profoundly voice the pain that comes with war of all kinds.. Yes.. too often it all comes down to money..

[Sweets]

I think everyone on earth should read this poem to know what is happening, whether it's from wars, natural disasters and such.
This poem is a definition to this era.
Wonderful write, keep going :)

[Ruth]

Yes and it so needs to stop, sweetheart, this is poignant, one of my favs of your work...beautifully to the point and much needed! xx

[Nimbus Thread]

I feel your rage here. The imbalance of worth is ripe and the paper pushers know it.
It's up to the people to say...NO! Excellent write!

[Robin]

searing , a intense beam illuminating the paper thin facade of those in power .

[Poetic Beauty]

You speak correctly about many things that are wrong and we do have many "wars" on paper that we can't see and may not even know the truth about. This is very insightful and eye opening.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

When the almighty dollar speaks every other voice is drown out... but those in charge follow the rules they made to justify the wrong doings.