September 9, 2004

How Dare We

how dare we

with smug and patronizing remarks

assuage our sorrow at their expense

how dare we

ask Russia do

what we dare not do ourselves

how dare we

not recognize justice

for an evil so blatant

how dare we

insult our neighbours

in their hour of grief

how dare we

presume to know what is best

whose children still breathe

how dare we

not weep