War-Light

War at the table.  War on the streets.
War in the hearts of souls we meet.
War dividing what was once complete.

War in the mailbox.  War in young eyes.
War to seek, above all, every prize.
War to redefine the meaning of lies.

War glorified in glory's name.
War made a movie, a commercial, a game.
War to make true love a reason for shame.

War that one wagered.  War that some join.
War, to put new faces on coin.
War made a joy.  More will soon join.

War waged by one against that same one.
War that is no longer fun.
War to freeze hearts.  Loved ones shun.

War that broke what is again breaking.
War that steals what one rightfully is staking.
War to use masks that others are making.

War that pierces you all the way through,
War wherein you know not what to do.
War repainted in a different hue.

War Without, that threatens my life.
War that inside gives naught but strife.
War that brings me the dull of hate's knife.

War that I labor ever to fight.
War, that this bright torch will keep burning bright.
War.  I'll always hold up the light.

War that we have long fought in.
War wherein both sides are growing thin
War that, nonetheless, we will win.