IT MATTERS

It matters not if you take notice,
bombs will fall.
It matters not if you can hear the
warning call.
It matters not if peace is precious--
power's precious too.

Why does it seem to matter most
 when threats of war come true?

--NLFierstien,
copyright 3-18-03
 

2003. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.

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