Civilizations have evolved,
on the backs, of motivated citizens,
who had the drive, propel their state,
become the leaders, of our world.
Yet, those emotions have led,
in the creation of an institute,
that would provide the muscles,
to further their imperial ambitions.

And I wonder...

What was the need,
for states to build,
training & maintaining,
troops in the military.
For, we had the means,
to fulfill our basic needs,
and had materials to erect,
structures around the premises.

Then I remembered,
we, human, were the biggest danger,
that would harm their fellow being,
in the absence of law & order.
So, it's started, as means to protect,
but eventually the power corrupted,
we became greedy and arrogant,
losing our empathy & compassion.

And we evolved, with better weapons,
at the cost of our fallen brethren,
seeking power, developing strategies,
wars being fought with sophistication.
Even the peace, were mere preparations,
waiting for opportunities, to grab territories,
for the resources, from riches to persons,
becoming a game of enforcing dominations.

There's nothing called a pacifist nation,
living under the fear of an invasion,
for, every expenditure in the army,
is a forewarning, of conflict in future.
Yet, we have gone too far,
accepting it as present reality,
for, civilization have evolved...
From mankind's quest for power.

© Dr. Manish Rout