War has ended
Now we drink
Exchanging rations
Telling jokes
My new found friends
A thought it hits me
If today
Had been yesterday.
I would have tried
To kill you
Bullet bayonet
Trench spade, bare hands
These same hands
That now shake yours
If today
Had been yesterday.
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nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) (
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Majestic expression and exploration🙏🏻🕊️
you are very kind, thanks
This poem holds a deep metaphor. Although so pertinent to war and nations it also applies to individuals. Animals of the moment and false at heart, who is lover today is victim of a passion crime tomorrow, Allies today enemies tomorrow. Yet the people do not change only the momentary needs, driven by greed and lust. A powerful poem of the human condition or lack there of. A fave
very kind comments, thanking you
So true. My mind watched this happening as i read it which makes this a perfect write. Good job poet.
very kind, thanks
Excellent write
thanking you, much appreciated
You're welcome
A great poem about past atrocities and where the world could be heading in the future
thanking you
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