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Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

0 posted 2007-10-10 01:59 AM

I have known the glory of battle
And the taste of victory, sweet,
Heard the ringing clash of arms
And borne the burden of defeat.

I have carried forth the banners
Of nations and of kings,
Fought for love and honor
And some less virtuous things.

On the battlefield I held my breath
Against the foul stench of death
While my mind recalled the pageantry
That had envisioned only victory.

Then I looked into the eyes of a mother
In the aftermath of war
And chose to come into this world
As a warrior....
Nevermore.

Ida Werrett

Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

1 posted 2007-10-10 02:09 AM

Wow! I am impressed. Very well done poem, excellent treatment of the theme, good ending.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2007-10-10 12:41 PM

You did a fine job with this one, dear Ida.

Perfectly rendered.

If only all the warriors would put down the weapons!

Love,
Margherita

TinaTrivett
Senior Member

since 2006-07-15

Posts 569

3 posted 2007-10-10 01:50 PM

This gave me chills that are still raised on my arms as I type this. Beautiful words.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2007-10-10 03:23 PM

Thank You, Gunslinger, Margherita and Tina Trivett. I appreciate all of your comments. It is great to hear words of encouragement from such talented poets.
Ida

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

5 posted 2007-10-10 11:26 PM

Just another great poem Ida,

really enjoyed it.

Lindsay

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

6 posted 2007-10-11 01:20 AM

I challenge anyone to read the first 2 lines of the last stanza without tears coming into their eyes.

Ida, if these could only be the words of all warriors, politicians and criminals - in fact everyone on the planet, what a difference it would make to the world.

- Owl

moondogz
Member

since 2007-05-01

Posts 397
Great White North

7 posted 2007-10-11 04:13 AM

Very well said Ida, nice to see you learned your lessons from your previous incarnations. Hopefully we all will eventually and evolve into a more peaceful species.
moon.

Warrior Bristo
Member

since 2007-07-28

Posts 96
Arizona

8 posted 2007-10-11 10:27 AM

I enjoyed this very much.

warrior undefeated

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

9 posted 2007-10-11 11:00 AM

Thank You all for you comments and yes moondogz, I have learned my lesson.
Ida

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