O lay the war down
Set it beneath the ground
Do not pick it up again
Lay the war down
Lay the war down
To it’s gravelly trough
Left low forevermore
Lay the war down
Lay the war down
Bury it under heavy clay
And beneath massive rock
O lay the war down
Lay the war down
Suffocate its panting rage
Cut off its bloody head
Leave it evermore
Lay the war down
Forever without sound
Silent of its horrid screech
Leave it underground
O lay the war down…
© 2008 mrp/thepoetryman
Hat tip to my dear friends over at Adgita diaries and their post American Ash Wenesday
