The Camouflage Catwalk

These days war crimes are brandished like mink scarfs at a cocktail lounge While their victims grow hungry, left to squabble and scrounge

Malnourished bodies march up and down
As smoke fills the sky and the rivers turn brown

Bloody ball gowns strut to gasps and applause Declarations of war without any cause

Badges of victory flaunted with camouflage boots People watch flames while sipping on champagne flutes

Models photographed in front of propaganda displays While young soldiers fire rockets, the newest big craze

Bombing campaigns are now the latest in cool
A general wears sunglasses next to a blood filled pool

Journos write headlines “3 warfare trends to stay hip” Global infrastructure held together by one flimsy clip

A home to gut-wrenching garments and tyrannical trends Where dictators are welcomed by your family and friends

Helmets worn as hats, it's the fashion these days The worst of humanity, no longer the frays

Bomb-shell bikinis, made for the hottest of times Entire collections designed for emerging front lines

Fashionable flashes from explosives or photographers?
This catwalk sets trends for the most violent choreographers

Edwin Fairbrother is a freelance writer, and founding editor of SoundScout Magazine - https://soundscoutmag.com - from London, UK. He has had pieces published on numerous online publications such as Alternative Press and Pipeline Artists to name a few. Edwin recently turned to poetry to express his frustration with the current geopolitical landscape, finding it to be an effective way to highlight the futility of military conflicts and voice his ideas for a more peaceful world. His poems have featured in WayWords Literary Journal and Enfield Poets forthcoming 2025 Anthology so far.