Sonnet to war

sorenbarrett

Put a beggar to fight a rich man's war
Cannon fodder made of the wretched poor
Boys bodies become a ladder to wealth 
Lies spread, saying it's for the nation's health

 

Saying it's for freedom, others to save
Debt ransomed by an ignorant man's grave
The blood of the young and weak turned to gold
Riches are made on a poor man's life sold

 

Let congress, president and senators be
Like in past, front line of the infantry 
To face the raging bullets, fire and flame
Feel shattered grief, pain and suffer the maim

 

Then just maybe, fewer wars would be fought
And a greater effort for peace be sought

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  • Paul Bell

    Well put, it's like two clowns have an argument, and it can only be settled by millions dying over it.
    It would be great if the masses of both sides just got together with the words. Sorry Gov, washing my hair that day, and as for Saturday, football.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much for the read and words of support they are most appreciated Paul

    • Doggerel Dave

      Full support, mate. What more to say?

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks so much Dave for the words of support they are appreciated

        • Doggerel Dave

          Yes - you cracked this one. Now what about the promised Billionaires?

          • sorenbarrett

            They lay beyond an impenetrable wall and never knowing one I receive no invitation to their parties.

            • Doggerel Dave

              I can feel myself fading away........ 'See ya.....

            • Friendship

              Well said,Sorenbarrett. The poem "Sonnet to War" critiques the disparity between the affluent, who instigate conflicts for personal gain, and the impoverished, who bear the brunt of war. It highlights the exploitation of the underprivileged in the context of warfare and questions the true motivations behind such conflicts. Yet, your poem addresses themes of social injustice, the consequences of war on vulnerable populations, and the hypocrisy of those in power who send others to fight while remaining safe themselves. It also contemplates the moral implications of sacrificing innocent lives for the sake of wealth and political gain.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you very much Friendship for the review and commentary. You are most correct it has always been the poor that have fought the wars of the wealthy. From ancient times to the present. Either forced, conscripted in the form of a draft, or bamboozled into enlisting it is the young and ignorant that die for the wealth of those above. I understand the reasoning why those that govern can not be killed in a war but their families should not be exempt. Your words are most appreciated my friend

                • Friendship

                  You're very welcome, Sorenbarrett. This is one debate I cannot argue; you got me on this one and you are so correct. From ancient times to the present, it is predominantly the young and uninformed who perish in conflicts to protect the wealth of the elite. Either coerced, conscripted through mandatory military service, or deceived into enlisting, they bear the brunt of war. While it is understandable that those in positions of power cannot be directly targeted in combat, their families should not be exempt from the consequences of war.

                • Lorenz

                  In my inner padded room I no longer try to understand the workings of the clock ...

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you Lorenz I too do not understand the workings. Once a coocoo clock I had stopped and I took it apart but only made it worse so now if things don't work I just throw them away.

                  • orchidee

                    Good write SB.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you Orchi appreciate the read

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      This is conscience turned into craft. Each rhyme lands like a tolling bell….grief and fury married to form. You give the old protest sonnet new muscle, Soren. Well done. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks Tristan for the read. Yes was born and lived in the Bob Dylan era. Appreciate the support

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          Amen! You are most welcome! Glad to support!

                        • Keyara S Trotman

                          Lovely written my Dearest Soren, your words are always powerful and here you’ve taken your time to present something so rich. Overall the works are magnificent. 🥂👏🏻✨🤴

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you for your generosity and kindness in responding to this poem. It is appreciated

                            • Keyara S Trotman

                              Of course Dearest Soren 🥂✨

                            • NinjaGirl

                              How truly effective is it to send teenagers to fight against each other for the gain of an elder running a country? War has never made much sense to me.

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you NinjaGirl for your read and kind words of support. Wars don't make sense they ma cents and dollars.

                              • Goldfinch60

                                Such true words soren. https://youtu.be/jefp9ADcQ2Q?si=nta0JPmH8wav2Wqr

                                Andy

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you Andy I appreciate the review and kind words of support. Will check it out.



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