I cast my eye across this corrupted land
Where life and death is often bought so cheap
Where evil men carry guns and cruel smiles
Past small orphans, who softly wail and weep.

I cast my eye across this corrupted land
And feel a sad tear land upon my cheek
For this is the land where the devils stay strong
And the saints are all kept silent and weak.

I cast my eye across this corrupted land
And shake my head in complete disgust
As I watch the innocent being beaten
By police who are anything but just.

I cast my eye across this corrupted land
And know deep down that good can never win
Not within this terrible and bankrupt place
For, this is a land of shadow and sin.

J.A McManus

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