He unites one group
And sows hate and division
In other people.
He creates great confusion.
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Patriotism is a misnomer. Actually, "patriotism' misplaced is the harbinger of wars..
Harbinger of all wars are the rulers and this is exactly what they do.
This can be said of most politicians, especially those of a tyrannical disposition. True words have never been spoken. Well crafted
I am not familiar with the Tanka form, but it any case, tanka you very much for this poem!
Yes, and along the way, language is defiled. Language was created to be the sacred vessel of human connection. Poetry is our gesture to re-sanctify that vessel.