home Poem List next poem Environment and War Modular rationalism dictates Choices be made with preference for war Resources needed come from conquered states Unless we use up our resources more Save for decisions to risk nuclear Developing reactors once again For internal production's wheeled gear To conquer new enemies, our old friend At least destruction will be monitored We won't destroy systems filled with treasons Given delays, will need not be deterred When that will is driven by honest reasons Environments should be structured soundly Yet seed grain systems must be respected Ancient systems too ought not be punctured Which is where some greeds have been detected Greeds bring odd forms for acquisitions Gold seldom moves those who would trust pretense Those wanting art have their dispositions Straight work often trades for offset intents Obstruction in any form has limits Where tolerance and extensions withdraw Tightly inward, pulling back such permits That a once tolerant construction saw (c)ERA 12:42 PM 2/9/03