[Old and Unreadable] Max's Thought-Provoking Poetry

War of Attrition: A two-faced Coin

Religion, religion, a touchy topic, it seems
How could it not be, a person's fundamental belief?

Across the world, believers fight over their belief's core
Insults and discrimination lead to all-out war
Not just any war, a war of attrition
A bloody, messy conflict where nobody wins
Many times religion is a puppet, a blatant lie
With conquerors and extremists merely using it as a guise
Cowering behind their protective scripture
Corrupting others: poor, innocent and willing listeners
Poor people sucked into the maelstrom that is faith
Clouding their minds, prayers leading them to calamity's gate

Yet, in such an inhumane war of attrition
Is there anything to turn to but religion?
For it offers a special sanctuary of solace and peace
In many faiths unique, and completely free.
In the conflict that knocks outside many a man's door
Religion can save them, bringing love for all
Tender communities of faith-fuelled love
Answering the mysteries of the stars above
Giving new life and meaning in many situations
A new railroad to follow from an old, broken station

A two-sided coin presents itself, over this war of attrition
But when the coin hits the ground, the great dictator is your opinion.