Let the war drums
beating on the media
fall silent.
Let the anguish of the homeless,
the terror of the bombed,
be felt.
May the goddess of reason
and the gods of compassion
soften the hearts
and enlighten the minds
of these
warlike
destructive leaders,
who like maddened dogs
tear the flesh of the
nations
they pretend to protect.
May Peace descend softly,
a balm on the wounds
and a comfort for the soul.