Jon Slavin

Gardner
English Honors
December 2, 2014
Collateral Bombing
Perhaps a risk is worth its reward,
Or perhaps not, in this case.
For there is no reward from a risk
If the risk rewards the reaper.
Collateral bombings are themselves, a risk,
With absolutely no reward.
They stab incessantly at the innocent,
with a grossly sharpened sword.
The word collateral proves the point
That innocent lives are like a risk.
A risk that is taken far too often,
In return for a terrible loss.