Greed

Wow Piri, this is one very profound poem about greed and its impact on different social strata. Your words encapsulates perfectly  the harsh truth that when conflicts emerge, it is often those lacking financial security and social capital who bear the brunt of the violence. You have encompassed with your words the unjust consequences of war perfectly. When the wealthy factions of society decide to engage in conflict, be it for political, economic, or personal gain, the burden of that choice always falls disproportionately on the most vulnerable members of society. The poor, who lack the financial means to evade the consequences of warfare or secure their safety, become the tragic casualties of the battles fought by the affluent. Through my extensive reading due to having too much time, on my hands, I came to realise it is a long-standing historical reality, where the privileged few, with their resources and power, have often shaped the course of warfare. They make decisions regarding conflicts that directly impact the poor, who are left with little choice but to bear the weight of their decisions, both on the battlefield and in the aftermath of destruction. The  leaders in history who I admire had the strength and courage are the ones who guided their people into battle by being there and leading them. Their sense of honour, despite the harsh realities, is a testament to their character. In recent history most  leaders  are in safe places away from the harm of war and benefiting financially of others suffering. That is a great question we all should be asking our world leaders in your poem. " What have they gained by Killing the world?"