The burning cars of France

Thirteen days have past
They are still rioting
Rioting and fighting
Will it last?

The burning cars of France
The town of wine and romance
Decorated with an appearance
Of a town that has just gone to war
Without any notice in advance

There was a time yesterday
When a life was priceless
I ask is it worth a thousand cars?
Is it worth tens of lifeless buildings?
The commoners are powerlessly crying
The fighting goes on

A PowerStation gave death to two
It also gave birth to
The burning cars of France

Copyright 2005 - Sylvia Chidi

poem by Sylvia Chidi
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