A snapping string between two lands calls for the death of men,
it exists not yet causes ‘reason’ for armies to march to war,
but it was not the governments who innocents condemned,
but people with their cardboard signs that violence they adore.
They are content to fight a war as long they’re not involved,
they sit and criticise the pain from their blinded media views,
Yet will not stand and turn to face a gun-it indifferently revolves,
it is those who will never lift a gun that gives a soldier his news.
The days of sword and honour have been lost to history,
but maybe there’s something to learn from its endless violence;
a constant shadow of early death held no mystery,
so life-our greatest gift- was loved not put to silence.
a pacifist learns from wars of past
Beautiful! I think its a story of everyone in this world separated by borders but sufferings are same one way or another!
yes, there usually is no ‘good’ or ‘evil’ side-just a border making people think they are different, when really they are the same.
True that, I like your approach and I hope this world becomes an even better place beyond borders one day!
That was deep. America has evolved into a strange place where we have wars that do not effect most of the population in any meaningful way… unless you have a family member who gets sent off to die, that is.
its often the same in the UK. I almost didn’t post this poem in case i were to accidentally offend someone with family in the armed forces; but the truth is it isn’t a criticism of the armies or soldiers in general, but those who sit back and watch it happen from the safety of their ‘peaceful’ countries.
We got that.
I wanted to tell you that recently I was awarded the Very Inspiring Blogger Award, which required me to pass the award to seven other bloggers who I find inspiring, and I nominated you for the award. It would make me immensely happy if you accept it, since you are a very talented writer and you truly deserve it. 🙂 Have a great day ahead.
wow, thank you! I really appreciate the award. I am however quite busy at the moment and so don’t really have the time to write posts, but i very thankfully accept the award and will sort out anything i need to do for the award in a weeks time when my exams are over. Once again thank you!