Brothers in Arms

Thank you brave soldiers on the front lines But I must rush home for dinner to make bed on time And dream of the skirmishes of that cold brutal war From Kensington PA — to California’s teeming shores Green kids sent forth — to scout in their party Not a match for the drag on, the Communist Party By stealth they deliver in a modern Opium War Reconnaissance by balloon, via Mexico they score Allies in crime, the cartels cross border lines Push deep into enemy territory, they don’t like surprise They’re just kids being kids, don’t listen to such lies The dragon knows from whence all shipments do come Except it seems Fenty — of that they’re struck dumb The cartels have earned their medals in military merit One must pay dues to those of such credit New weapons crystalize from the Beijing wolf’s lair Such are the times — thank you — glad you could share But never be surprised if you see a balloon in the air And don’t be surprised when they plead, this no fair