Nicely nice, this, MC. Love the rhythm of it, and the repetition of the last line is like a succession of hammerblows. Why I think a better title would be 'Defender Of The Faith' I couldn't say though, unless it's because the irony of it appeals to me. Or perhaps it's because whenever I see the word 'terrorist', I think, 'another man's freedom fighter', and this poem definitely doesn't make me want to be anybody's freedom fighter, no matter the cause. Christ, I can be persnickety sometimes. Ignore the cavil: it's still a corker of a poem.

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Great poem and the repetition of the last line only added to the content.

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M.C. is my idea of a hero. How can you be allowed to be so consistantly good. It's not fair. I'm going to complain to the Poetry Police. You must have something naughty up your pen. Now spit it out... or else! Ta much, Nick.

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Nice timely piece though I suppose the message and sentiments could equally apply to any age. I always prefer the order of rhythmic flowing stanzas and this is great in that respect.

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