Mao Zedong 1893 - 1976

Western world believes he committed acts of genocide
People’s Republic of China revere him as a shining knight
Forty million people starved, no one could have testified

“He led us in accomplishments,” the newly modern Chinese cried
His deeds are doubtless striking, but not in the best light
Western world believes he committed acts of genocide

“He improved our education, our health care nationwide!”
No one mentions the forced labor, an allegiance to recite
Forty million people starved, no one could have testified

He and Nixon in Beijing, standing side-by-side
While behind them a class struggle waged, a violent fatal fight
Western world believes he committed acts of genocide

“He was a Statesman, poet, visionary bona fide.”
He was a murderous despot, let history not rewrite
Forty million people starved, no one could have testified

The Red Emperor, so misaligned, his glory by others denied
Not so, his wild fantasies led to millions dead of blight
Western world believes he committed acts of genocide
Forty million people starved, no one could have testified