Mines, where rubies dwell Flicker and flare in the fires of hell Color of war and rage Banners that flash, flaunt and glow Color of carnage, of sickness and death Gasping for breath Forced faint forms, of power born String the victims gate of life torn Hail the red, of living blood Let loose by steel, of fleeing flood Strong are we, to eyes that tire Death and despair, war and desire Hot hue, riot and flame Bring an end to this unequal game