War, the creation of men, a curse upon the earth
A plague that spreads its evil birth
From minds that conjure conflict and strife
Leaving death and destruction, a never-ending life

We search for peace, a fleeting dream
But war is a sleeping volcano, always seeming
To simmer just below the surface calm
Waiting to erupt, and cause alarm

We talk of peace, but prepare for fight
A contradiction that ignites the spark of night
The embers glow, a fire that never fades
A reminder that war's roots are deeply laid

In hearts that beat with anger and fear
In minds that think of conquest, year by year
The volcano stirs, a rumble in the ground
A warning sign that peace can't be found

For war is a beast, a monster we can't tame
A force that feeds on blood and flame
It sleeps, but never dies, a constant threat
A reminder that peace is but a distant beat.

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