Empire

Of all the things I learned in School Empire was the thing that most touched me At first I was seduced by stories being told Of how great the British empire used to be . Then I started reading, Doing my research Pretty soon my feelings began to change To rule another people by the imposition of your will To me began to feel a little strange . I think it was the moment I read of Boudica and the rising of her small Iceni tribe Revolting against oppression , Rape and cruelty Despite paying every Roman tax and bribe. I understood her feeling, I know I would feel the same Revulsion and revenge Would soon replace the shame . I don't understand your culture So you must submit to mine That is what empire building Brought to a child's mind. greed and acquisition Driving the ambition of small minded fools Who will rule by imposition Those who would not be ruled. These things I told my teacher As I put my history books away My feelings about empire Remain the same today.