Order and Morality

The man stood, shovelling bloody corpses into his cart

In a former battleground, as ordered by superiors

He looked to the sky, wondering if what he was doing was morally good,

Then continued to shovel, as his commanders were always right.

 

Posted in response to the challenge Loyalty.

advaitmenon

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