I Have a Gun (But we can talk).
I have a gun, I am off to fight, I might die.
You to have a gun, you might well survive.
We might both survive; we might both die.
Does either of us properly understand why.
Tell me do we know what we are fighting for.
Or are we following orders from the 5th floor.
Have we misunderstood the reading in a book.
Is it true what the pages told us; did we look.
Are those talks and videos on the Internet fact.
Have we together signed up to the devil’s pact.
Do the pictures on the television show the truth.
Is it right or wrong what they say about you.
Are we just following like a line of Loyal sheep.
Not able to choose what we do or freely speak.
If we could choose, would we put down the guns.
Would we both agree the truth should be shown.
If I put down my gun, will you come sit by my side.
We can talk about our feelings that we have inside.
If you put down your gun I will come sit by your side.
We can talk and listen, and then we might understand why.
Nataiella (2021)
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Author:
Tobani / Nataiella (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: This is about people being giving a gun and uniform and told to go off and fight, and wondering if they know what they are fighting for.
- Category: Sociopolitical
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Great poem about the stupidity of War. People killing each other is the most insane thing in life.Well written.
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Such a pure sentiment and yet it provoked though and pushed forth the how come we are where we are?
Nice
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War as old as man relies on social compliance and the following of the alpha male that has deemed it in his best advantage to wage it. Beat the drum sound the war cry dehumanize the enemy it all goes for both sides. A great poem to get people to reflect upon what they are asked to do.
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Great poem, I think about this a lot and how war might bring change for the better, or just pain and loss.
Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated. I think it can only ever bring pain, on the rare occasion it is for the better but there will still be a lot of pain and loss incurred.
You're welcome, I do believe that war only brings suffering, but it's argued that war can be good (but I don't think so!)
Yes. War sucks and people keep ignorantly provoking and perpetuating them! For what? I am not sure even heaven knows. Well written, my friend! 🌹👏
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I was born four years after the end of World War II, I was a child during the Korean War, but I lived through the Vietnam War and saw first hand the horror and destruction every night on the news. Your poem rightly begs the question why do we continue to follow where we are led. The last stanza is such a hopeful thought for the future, perhaps generations from now that is how we will solve our differences. Thank you for this very profound piece.
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A powerful poem and
message too!!
Really makes you
wonder why?
Awesome read indeed, thank you!!
Best regards peace Thad
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Sometimes we come into the arena pumped up and hyped up, super motivated only to realise that de-escalation has its merits and timing. Thanks for calling our thoughts to a wider perspective.
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Takes up his gun and walks away.... relief pouring out of every pour. After that conversation no one pressed that glaring red button.
We can hope
That should be 'pore' not pour... lol. Yes, we can hope.... hope you enjoy my last post for the year (beside your one on the front page ) 👍
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