We believe ourselves wise
But we contribute to the end
Building weapons and machines
Stealing the lives of youth
We can't see our own lies
From the gruesome portents
Crushing hopes and dreams
Spreading falsehoods not truth
The end game was begun
The world was frozen in place
War games as hatred identical
Wars are never truly won
Treaties never lead to embrace
Our hope imperceptible
The final move is not ours
But those who hold power
We cannot know how to survive
We've waited endless hours
For the resolution is devoured
Humanity can no longer thrive