When a poet takes up arms
their quill is orphaned quick
though the pen is mightier
the sword some bards will pick
however just the cause may be
forsake their weapon true
to lose what makes them free
sad the day when all is through
Thanks both @David (R L Moore)🌷 and @John (Coopey)🌷 a poet’s impasse from either direction.🕊🙏🏻
I can’t see Putin pulling back his forces in favour of writing a few stanzas instead.
Both!
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David RL Moore
Wed 23rd Apr 2025 14:02
I am sure of the poets and writers who have picked up a weapon in defence of some seemingly righteous or humane cause (matter of debate) most of them would reflect upon such a serious undertaking with sadness.
That fact alone does not diminish their actions or their subsequent works, in many cases it enhances their worth, certainly their knowledge of the fulitity of war.
The majority of writers and poets are fortunate enough to never be called to arms and witness the slaughter, they are the lucky majority who are able to judge the actions of others from comfortable distance.
To kill is an abomination to life itself...but to live with dignity is the right of all and should be defended by those fortunate enough to exist unmolested by warmongers.
David RL Moore
Soldier and Masquerading Poet