The earth requires sacrifice
The blood of generations
Spilled to sate the thirst
Women’s children slain
Prayers washing sins away
From the dearly departed
Best dressed pieces
Shards of life protruding
Draining deeply into the mud
Returning to the dust
willing to be sheep for causes
Draped in flags of uniform coffins
Souls unwittingly worth pennies to borrow
Billionaire comfort on widow’s grief and sorrow

