Why War

Shory story.

I have been there when I washed away the blood,

been there when the skies were grey, 

I have been there when mayhem took place and not one man was left standing...I have been there when war took place. 

I watched them as I gathered myself and fell down.

When equal right was a thing of the past. When people's lives were lost because someone had been greedy and selfish and when people riot for rights only to be killed. 

Blood still runs in the soil,

in their veins and now in the skies.

Reviews

[William Yasanari Harris]

This sounds more like a poem than a story.

Very well put--especially given recent events in this country. The "I've been there" is especially true given this country's press--that will go any length for a story and ratings.

I think some actual references in your "I've been there" would make your point even more poignant. (Just a suggestion).

I do like the image your words create in my mind.

[Dasha Drevenchuk]

Thank you for your honest opinion. I am going to revise my writing for the better judgement. I am still learning because I am a novice.