Not Even For Saddam Hussein Poem by Francis Duggan

There should be no such a thing as a death sentence not even for Saddam Hussein
Not even for a murderous despot one who is quite ruthless and vain
A life for lives cannot be traded that never does bring back the dead
Why do we keep creating flawed martyrs give him lifetime in prison instead
Of making a hero out of him and he too has a right to his life
His execution will not bring back to life his victims and only leave Iraq in more strife
'Tis true he is not a good person but since his overthrow thousands of Iraqis through violence have died
Some say it is hundreds of thousands and Cities by bombings destroyed
Saddam did not kill all of these people for blame for that you look elsewhere
And they will not be brought to justice those who tell us what is just and fair,
Not even a person like Saddam should be one who should be put to death
The Reaper should be the only one with the right to take life's precious breath
He should be left for to die in prison for him that would seem punishment enough
A life for a life does not seem right in fact it seems extremely tough.