Sonnet: Big Personalities Get Slain

When Abel was murdered by brother Caine, A mortal sin got committed- the worst; And thereafter, men, women have got slain, The world assassinates good leaders most. Most countries have their ‘cells’ for this purpose; Sharp-shooters, spies, sleuths, detectives, agents; For money’s sake, these gangs perform business; They kill all men and men of great talents. And hence, the need to protect big leaders; Commandos, black-cats, secret police watch! Un-spared are scientists whose caps have feathers! What waste of money to kill, plans to hatch! The higher rungs of life’s-ladder give way So suddenly; logic of earthly stay! 6-16-2002 by Dr John Celes