ramblings and things

They talk of the Glory of Empire

Never of the misery they cause

Founded by invasive conquest 

And the savagery of wars.

Not by beneficence and charity

But for subjugation

Pillage, theft, repression and,

Of course, exploitation..

Destruction of Societies

Civilisations lost

For the occupiers the benefits

For the natives the cost,

In their own lands treated

As the second class outcast.

No, don’t talk to me of Empires

They should be things of the past

No,  there’s no glory

In any Empire’s name

They should be remembered 

With remorse and with shame.

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