Disasters of War
Iron soldiers,
astride their power,
grip swords
stand poised
wait for the order
to stain red
the innocent earth
as women,
naked bellies swollen,
watch flashing steel
steal away their children,
those
who play
at their bare feet
and those
who yet swim
in warmer pools.
poem by Steven Federle
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