What is war for
But the failure of humanity
What is occupation for
But the hate for freedom
What is military spending for
But the repression of resistance
What is empire for
But the supremacy of some
What is imperialism for
But the obstacle of self determination
What is accepting war, militarism and empire for
But the self-destruction of our souls
What are governments for
But the control of the masses
What are our leaders for
But the deception of guidance
What is ignorance for
But the curse of everyone and blessing of no one
What is industrialism for
But the creation of the prison and military industrial complex
What is capitalism for
But the anti-thesis of democracy
What is their historical legacy
But to divide and conquer the colonized
What is rhetoric of progress for
But the weapon of genocide
What is mainstream media for
But the monopoly on thinking
What is the so called international community
But a extension of colonialism
What is the moral authority of the UN
But a shameless hypocrisy disguised
What is the First World
But the rich white mans world looting their Third World
As MLK stated,
This is power without compassion,
Might without morality,
And strength without sight
Lets break down this illusion of knowledge
And unite in solidarity
Against those who seek to divide the world
To divert us into blaming one another
To distract us from the constant exploitation
Leaving the true culprits
Untouched.

Laila Messrie

Laila Messrie is an educator, writer and anti-imperialist activist based in Toronto, Canada. Currently she is a member of Afghans Against Israeli Apartheid, Congo Research Group and Afghans for Peace