One swallow they say
does not a summer make
The battle’s over 
but the war’s far from done
Fight to the finish 
is what it’s going to take
The theatres now change
we’ve only just begun
The curtains shall continue 
to rise and fall
Life’s not going to let up
nor retreat with tail between legs
To hit back hard or harder 
is not choice it’s a judgement call
Victory is not sweet
till the vanquished for mercy begs
Keep your friends close
and your enemies closer 
Trust is indeed hard to gain
and is easier lost
Halcyon days may be an illusion 
when no agreement is kosher
Peace is a necessity 
it most certainly has a cost