Villanelle of Protest

Haven’t we been here before?
Same story, a different year
Bush, don’t push for more war!

The threat of bombs and killing, and your
thinking it’s our right to domineer.
Haven’t we been here before?

It’s too easy when it’s not on our shore--
Why are lives less value when not from here?
Bush, don’t push for more war!

Like half the others, I voted for Gore
but got stuck with politics of another sphere.
Haven’t we been here before?

I agree there are actions we can’t ignore,
but through diplomacy, we must persevere.
Bush, don’t push for more war!

With dread, I see this drawing near,
But it’s not too late, so I implore:
(Haven’t we been here before?)
Bush, don’t push for more war!

(C)2003, Lauren Cerruto