What makes you think you own the Earth
when you cannot establish your worth
without mindless tools of destruction
How dare you talk about resurrection
of a faded flag, past blunders, a lost pride
when heads hung in shame, egos collide
from dark, unknown eras you did not exist
open your eyes; discard stories; clear the mist
what makes you transgress boundaries
from battleground to fields and foundries
those kids and women are family to some
what drives you to make them war ransom
Stripping their modesty is no bravery
True soldiers know patriotism, chivalry
War is no license to unleash base instincts
your blood is black in all shades and tints
Know that you will not return untouched
with shreds of honour; souls destroyed
you will walk like ghosts – alive or dead
Who is behind that mask? You will dread
running into someone whom you harmed
mercilessly; for they were unarmed
and could not hit back; but now they may
you shake with fear; it’s their turn to slay
I came across a very touching poem on the subject. Sharing it here…
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Excellent poem! It’s a shame war exists at all, let alone the horrendous crimes people use it to justify.
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Thank you so much!
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That poem made me cry.
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War makes so many in the world cry. I make an effort to stay away from stories of barbarism, because there is nothing I can do to stop it, but it takes away my sleep.
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There is such a thing called karma. Love the forceful tone, Reena.
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Thank you, Dora!
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My pleasure, Reena.
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Anti-war, indeed, Reena. Nicely done.
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Thank you, Bill!
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There is a mountain of hatred, propaganda and concealed motives to be climbed but every poem like this does a bit to redirect hearts Reena…
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There are some groups that practice Power of Intent. Say a person is in trouble, the entire group prays and visualises good things for her. They claim to see positive results.
I wish nations would do it for the afflicted countries.
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Indeed…
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Alas war grows from hate and hate grows from war, it can only escalate until we decide it must end.
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End in mutual interest … Thank you, Bjorn!
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War only breeds more discord and enmity and civilians on both sides suffer. You have expressed this so well. No one ever “wins” a war, even if they think they have.
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Thank you, Sherry! Hope there are many more who think like you.
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A powerful message
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Glad you found it so, and I wish more and more people should see through realities of war.
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Oh I also hope so. They should stop justifying it and try to work out a solution.
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🙌
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Powerful prose.
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Thank you, Diana!
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