thin line

I wish there never had to be
destroyers floating on the sea
vessels better than those of war
are research ships forged to explore
myst'ries of uncharted deep
finding knowledge they can reap

Cousteau and Ballard would approve

but even they by pedigree
know ideals are a purity
reality eschews
bad actors often make the stage
politicos who foment rage
and plunder from those whom they save

they beat the drums of war

so those destroyers on the sea
the stick against bad actors be
a practical necessity
demands we vote responsibly

lest we be dogs of war

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