In the houses of the holy
They are polishing their guns
In the houses of the holy
They are offering up their sons
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Yes indeed. You don't hear of many of the 'mind benders' sacrificing themselves for the promised riches, only the young vulnerable minds of the lonely and lost. Well said Bill. Shaun.
I like the strong indignant tone of this vigorous poem. I agree with your message, too. Particularly apt today, following Benazir Bhutto's assassination.
The metre and rhyme is perfect. I especially like the part which says, 'Then slowly start to cook/ A shallow dish of hatred...' The length of your lines and the flow from part to part really build the emotion expertly.