Red Death and Crimes

Red Death



Red death - hands bloodstained

by countless lives lost

and only power gained.



Red "Party" - poisoned hearts

of a tempest unbridled

from its tainted past.



Red flags - an allegiance blind

to terror unfurled

from darkest designs.



Red tears - China's despair

of tides now turning

free from the dragon and its evil lair.





How Many Crimes?



How many lives must be lost

how many children must continue to suffer?

How many hearts must be torn apart

how much hatred forged against another?



How many voices must be silenced

how many crimes must be disguised?

How much slander and widespread propaganda

how many tears remain uncried?