The Prisoners of war

The captives are victims of a betrayed trust

As soon as the battle called election began
The warlords began their word wars
The wealth belongs to you but the throne will belong to us
That is a gentleman`s agreement I guess

Now the warlord is on the throne
But the people I see on fate`s stool
Power belongs to the people or to the king I guess
The king`s power ought to be increased to serve you better he prayed

Promises were broken as soon as thrones were gotten
The warlords were as crafty as serpents
But the folks were as trusting as little children
For believing in such a gentleman`s agreement

The shackles and ankles on them
A testimony of their slavery caused by their folly
Freedom were soon lost by power won
For they were once his loyal subjects but now his lawful captives

The free must fight for the freedom from tyranny
For injustice done to one is injustice done to all
And slavery anywhere is slavery everywhere
Theories I guess or realities I speak.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

"The free must fight for the freedom from tyranny
For injustice done to one is injustice done to all
And slavery anywhere is slavery everywhere
Theories I guess or realities I speak."

You speak truth to power. We see it all over the world...:)..................

[emone emmanuel]

Thanks Samli for your words. I deeply appreciate you

[Sami Khalil]

Me too...You are welcome...:).............