When it is taken
Your want becomes stronger
Only this time freedom
Demands a high price
Homes empty friends taken
Despair and suffering prays
Sacrifices are increasing daily
Men, Women, Children, Families
Peace for those left
Freedom to right wrongs.
Thanks John I fear the same as one ends another waits to start.
Moonlight your poetic vision brings in those young soldiers who join in the sacrifice from those who send them there.
A stunning and apposite poem, Nigel. I like the ominous ending from a poetic point of view, but I worry that your prophesy will be accurate! One war begets the next one...
Freedom from war
A far fetched dream
For humans are barbaric
Killing innocent,
Enjoying the murderous deed
In the name of country and greed
War mongers thrive happily
Sacrificing young soldiers
At a price that's almost free
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Nigel Astell
Mon 9th May 2022 00:30
Thanks for all your likes
Moonlight
John B
kJ Walker
Stephen A
Stephen G
Holden
Kevin
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Bethany.