For King & Country

I will kill for you.

I will murder for you.

I will deliver bombs to their Xs for you.

Lying and cheating was only the beginning.

 

I will make sure your cities gleam in the sun.

The towers of your pride

will spin around like trophies of platinum

in bulletproof glass.

 

I will carry these stupendous visions

in my heart

until they explode

like million dollar fireworks.

 

I will make money for you.

I will work harder than ever.

I will marry four wives and give you

all the heirs you need to make a kingdom.

 

I will carry a dagger

in my pocket. A vial of poison.

A serpent cobra ready to strike

all your enemies down.

 

I will bring you power and glory.

As clear as the voice of a boy soprano.

As shiny as the diamonds in your crown.

More beautiful than all the virgins in heaven.

 

I will plant new forests you have squandered

on golf courses.

I will rebuild your throne, the one you traded

for a trinket from Iran.

 

I will do anything for you.

I will remove anyone who stands

in your way.

Even you.

2009