Calm

 

We are at war

 

We are at war 

and I should not be calm.

We are on the battleground 

Holding our castles 

and guarding our rights and riches.

 

We, you and me, are at war my love 

And I should not find peace.

 

Remember?

You and I built the bridges and burnt the forests 

You and I conquered the mounts and rode the vales

You and I ploughed the lands and sowed the seeds

Yet

You and I sharpened our swords and honed our arrows

You and I blowed the hornets and drew the blood

Together and at each other.

 

Amidst the storm of hatred and rage and confusion and insult

A shadow from our past stood holding his arms wide to embrace all my vileness. 

 

Calm descended.