Acrimony and the Arm of Hypocrisy

I walk this land

A soldier.

gun in hand

waiting patiently

for the enemy.



A soldier has to do

whatever and whatever

aim, maim

carry the blame



A true soldier I am

Proud.

to wear the emblem

and the insignia of loyalty



A true soldier I am

proud to hum

the anthem

and the war cry of democracy



acrimony and the arm of hypocrisy

yanks my valor

My true identity

a Prophecy.    



The soldier in me

denies the animosity

My true identity

an Adversary.  



gun in hand

I walk.

no longer the soldier of the land

I am the enemy.

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