No More.
War when long and drawn out throws its challenge
of thorns to pretenders
caught in fighting foes and wounded egos
scream for an ending.
Men start to forget who spilt first blood annd who
began shooting hate
into guiltless bodies so filled with terror
not of their making.
Rage no longer understood loathes war's insanity
staining earth endlessly
then brotherhood rises in love-parched
hearts to form amends.
When life is read rightly eyes melt in pity, cooling
iron once smoking hot
teeth chatter fear no more as hands raise
flags for battle to stop.
Celled together in single grief sense readily calls
losing opponents to cease from war.
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Fay Slimm. (
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A sad but great write Fay. War is the work of the devil and steals the sanity of soldiers on both sides.
Your Poem fils me with despiar FAY about the futility of WAR. I am a PACIFIST buI am trained in FIRST AID (For Field Trips) so I am registered as a Non~combatant Field Medic to save livs not destroy them ! Thank for caring ~ Yours as ever BRIAN Please check ~ Say it with Flowers ~ You will love its fragrance ! Thanks B
Good write Fay. We're the only species that do it. I'm looking into it a bit more, in a short study series, and poems to follow!
War is the definition of madness ... yet it remains the favorite pastime of men throughout history. Go figure!
Your poem captures the insanity of it beautifully, Fay!
They say war is necessary but do me it is created by the authorities to serve money purpose. The soldiers and the population are victims without understanding it. Great poem as always Fay. Always love to read your so well composed writings.
And today we see two nations leaders posturing... ready to commit young lives to death in their name.
God is love, love is everywhere, love is everything. What can we do?
Outstanding write, Fay! In America we face two leaders that both say nuclear war is an option. We're already fighting a war that has lagged on since 9/11 and now face more. A sad write. I wish your last line were true!
A wrenching write Fay - great message
Your beautiful poem made me think of how this world would look like if war did not exist!
Very good write showing the sadness and horror that war can bring to all. Will we ever learn?
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