The Art of War

So many times I try to divide,

My mind from my heart

In matters pertaining to war.

 

We need no bullets,

Or hatchets buried deep

To slice each other’s soul –

 

A loosely spoken word,

As poison as a dart

That’s touched a crimson frog.

 

A look as cold as space.

A heart as unyielding as gravity.

These weapons often star.

 

It rends my aching spirit

Creates in me a destructive  mind,

‘Cos deep inside I know.

 

Without you I’m only half,

And you can surely see –

You’ll never have to bleed for me.

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• If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him.
• If he is in superior strength, evade him.
• If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him.
• Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
• If he is taking his ease, give him no rest.
• If his forces are united, separate them.
• If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them.
• Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected .”

 

Sun Tzu, The Art of War