Stop Interfering

The world might be a better place if countries would refrain

From interference in affairs outside of their domain;

Leaders may enjoy the chance to move to centre stage,

Pontificating loudly as they’ve done in every age;

Telling other leaders how they ought to rule their lands,

Suggesting that their people are in danger in their hands;

Encouraging dissension and the rise of rebel groups,

Hinting they might be prepared to arm the rebel troops.

Making deals behind the scenes, that no-one outside knows,

So they later can withdraw if opposition grows.

Invading other countries that to them present no threat

Just because demands they’ve made they’re sure will not be met.

If only powerful countries would but cease to interfere

In things that don’t concern them, then it really does seem clear

The world might be much better, for this would seem the cause

Of so much trouble everywhere, as well as constant wars.