all is fair in love & war

knowing full well
that victory was certain
the corps pose

click.

best of the best
chests out
eyes shining
and exceedingly proud
of their newest advancement

the polished cylinder
dispensing death
at 58 rounds a minute

click.

from across the lines
best of the best
chests out
eyes shining

knowing full well
that victory was inevitable
at 59 rounds a minute

for in the absence of romance
equality is bitter-sweet