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Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

0 posted 2014-05-26 09:48 AM


I have known the glory of battle
and the taste of victory sweet.
Heard the ring clash of arms
and borne the burden of defeat.

I have carried forth the banner
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


© Copyright 2014 Ida Werrett - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2014-05-26 10:08 AM


Ah, wish it was that simple, Ida, but evolving generations go to battle not understanding what they are doing. Brings to mind words of an old song, "Ain't gon study war no mo, ain't gon study war no mo."

~*~ The poor wish to be rich, the rich wish to be happy, the single wish to be married, and the married wish to be dead. ~*~

secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !
2 posted 2014-05-26 10:11 AM


VERY well done indeed !
2islander2
Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825
by the sea
3 posted 2014-05-27 01:14 AM


hello Ida, it is brilliant image indeed, mother have an other way to evolve,


have  nice day


yann

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