Ho Difeso Il Mio Amore

Against the rifles, tanks, and bombs
against military juntas, the graves
against the sky now filled with so many
nuclear
against all the leaders in power who are not unaware.
Against the massacres of Sabra and Shatila
against the crazy martyrs of the IRA
against unjust sanctions, American crusades
for all the people who suffer, and who die of hunger.
Against those who keep people in flames
against those who command and hold the game
against those who talk about brotherhood, love, freedom
and then fund wars and atrocities.
Against South African racism
against the right wing of the Israeli government
against those who have committed massacres, still haven’t paid
for all the people now tired who want the truth.
Against all intolerances
against those who suffocate hopes
against ancient fundamentalisms and new imperialisms
against the short memory of history.
Against those who make war seem a duty
against those who want dominance and power
against the medals of honor, of sanctity
for all the people who shout for freedom.