Now mankind nears the watershed of Fate, br In time of trouble framed by clouds of war br New-gathered in the Middle East, the core br Eternal of religious love and hate. br The days are numbered. Meanwhile, we await br Explosively the order to withdraw, br Excessive brinkmanship won't help the poor, br Nor ease the tensions that accumulate. br Not by the oily strand strip called Kuwait br Is the reply found for fair freedom's shore br Ne'er seemed so distant, and a tidal bore br Existence threatens. Is it not too late? br Take care elsewhere. Beware the mirage. State, br Youth undermines. Underemployment's sore br O'erspreads the world, a cancer, more and more br New disappointment fosters, may create br Escape valves which illusions prove too late.