Poem: Losing War

Much is made of the military language these days, in light of Iraq and Afghanistan, so I’ll use it too.

“Losing War”

A man’s carnal desire
Is a raging, spreading fire
That none can satisfy;
Always wanting more,
It fights a losing war
Between demand and supply.

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Published:
27.04.08 / 1am
Category:
God and faith, poetry