Better Than Bloodshed

[Max]

While this is technically a "song", I would humbly request that it stay in Sociopolitico. I need the repetition of the Chorus for the full effect, to water this down to being a poem without the choruses would be an injustice. Thanks for reading, and I hope this leaves an impression.

*Better than Bloodshed*

(Verse)
Turn on the news
And it’s not to my liking
Are we grown men
Or just modern day Vikings

Now vicious does as vicious do
I know this much to be true
Suspicious, trust in but a few
It’s not me, it must be you

(Chorus)
Oh, brother I
Remember when you said
That you wished I was dead
That you wished I was dead

Oh, brother why
Are your eyes shining red?
You’re better than bloodshed
You’re better than bloodshed

(Verse)
I’m confused
I find it all so striking
We laid the pen
And we picked up the lightning

Now vicious does as vicious do
I know this much to be true
Suspicious, trust in but a few
It’s not me, it must be you

(Chorus)
Oh, brother I
Remember when you said
That you wished I was dead
That you wished I was dead

Oh, brother why
Are your eyes shining red?
You’re better than bloodshed
You’re better than bloodshed

(Verse)
Arabs and Jews
All we know of is fighting
Jerusalem
Doesn’t need any more dying

HEAR OUR ANCESTORS CRYING
I WANT BOTH SIDES RECITING

(Final Chorus)
Oh, brother I
Remember when you said
That you wished I was dead
That you wished I was dead

Oh, brother why
Are your eyes shining red?
You’re better than bloodshed
You’re better than bloodshed

Oh, brother I
Remember when my friends said
That you ought to be dead
But I loved you instead
Sit with me and break bread

Oh, BROTHER WHY
Are your fists raised again?
You’re better than bloodshed
You’re better than bloodshed

[apocalypticjay]

Wow! Max this was a very powerful song, I thought the repetition of the chorus and verses was really good! I really liked the use of the word 'Brother' too it gave this piece and almost religious feel, then again most wars and fueld by religion so I guess that makes sense. My favourite lines had to be:

We laid the pen
And we picked up the lightning

Great write! Exalt!

[Max]

Thank you very much, Jay. This is my humble attempt to shed some light on an issue that has ravaged the world for over a millenia, and with the stroke of good luck and smart politicians, perhaps, just perhaps, we'll see much needed improvement in the "Holy Land" in our lifetimes...

[polonius]

A strong appeal for peace and compassion. The anaphora is well used to emphasise the impassioned plea of the song.