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WHERE WARS ARE WON OR LOST
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WHERE WARS ARE WON OR LOST |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
WHERE WARS ARE WON OR LOST Wars are waged by older men In council rooms in countries apart. Who call for greater firepower And troops for the battle chart. While out among the shattered flesh The dreams of all have turned gray. So young and determined their faces were Till on the battlefield they lay. Unable to overcome their pride The elders cast their vote. For this or that or something else As the thunder of war sounds its note. Wherever wars are won or lost The soldiers fall like toys. Down through history it remains the same Most who pass are hardly more than boys. By Tom Zart |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
That last lines sums it up Tom. This is a spectacular write. Tis a shame though, war, is it ever really won? There are no winners in war. Much enjoyed. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
I agree - a good write here... To win a war at what cost? lives of those lost! Be well Roniece |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
It is truly sad when we have to use war as a solution for peace. Nicely put~ Poetry is just the evidence of life. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Nicely put Tom. Cannot agree more with your summation. |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
I thank all for your kind replys. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"I want to know who the men in the shadows are I want to hear somebody asking them why They can be counted on to tell us who our enemies are But they're never the ones to fight or to die" ~ Jackson Browne Tom you hit the nail on the head there are children on the cannons thank you |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
Thank you for your time and wise reply. |
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