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What if China were to unleash a nuclear attack?
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In the middle of war, a desperate hand
Reaches for the button, the final stand
China, once held back by "No First Use"
Now tempted by the nuclear fuse
Weeks before the big, bad day
Getting ready, a grim display
Submarines in place, missiles ready to go
A world on edge, a ticking clock, oh no
The DF-41, a powerful spear
Ready to hit, to spread fear
The JL-2, under the waves
Waiting for orders, in hidden caves
Xi Jinping, the man with the code
The lives of millions, a heavy load
Friends talked to, targets set
A choice made, with deep regret
The keys are turned, the engines roar
Missiles rise, like dragons of lore
Flying through the sky, with deadly aim
Hawaii, Alaska, the East Coast in flames
Destruction falls, from coast to coast
Cities fall, like never before, almost
The GMD, a final line
Fails to stop the grand design
In the White House, a serious scene
Striking back, by any means
The world holds its breath, in silent dread
As two giants, paint the skies red
The fallout spreads, a poisoned shroud
No winners here, just ashes and cloud
A lesson learned, but way too late
When atoms split, there's no debate
In the end, what's left to say?
When anger's let loose, in such a way
Let cooler heads win, let wisdom reign
Or we'll all be burned, by nuclear flame
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