In War....

Blood shed and more blood shed...

A parent's grief, a haunting, endless cry,

In hospitals, where hope begins to die.

Resources scarce, the wounded left to fate,

A stark reminder of humanity's true state.

 

In war's cruel dance, the first to fall is grace,

Retaliation seeks its darkened space.

Born from the depths of anguish and despair,

It blinds the heart, engulfs it in its snare.

 

 

Alla Antsis

October 10, 2023

Author's Note

Humanity is always the first casualty of war. And it is difficult to keep in check when seeking revenge, no matter how justified.

Reviews

[red93]

Excellent Work Alla and so true of the Wars currently ongoing. War is hardly ever the real answer and just multiplies the issues that existed in the first place.
A very thoughtful resonant Piece.

[Alla Antsis]

Dear red93, much appreciate your review! I have been out from the writers cafe for several months and just getting back seing your review.

[red93]

Good News ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Betty Hermelee]

Revenge in war always creates the wounded, chaos, death....all the innocent souls feel the brunt of this violence....war against humanity is the real problem....it's impossible not to kill those who only want to live their lives in peace...and what about the innocent young soldiers who are called up to fight and some are so young and innocent....and those who are real patriots and volunteer, putting their lives on the line....
wars do not stop so fast....even more will die... powerful write Alla, nicely crafted
Warmly, B

[Alla Antsis]

Betty, thank you for your review. Happy holidays

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Alla, Happy Holidays to you!!!
And prayers for those fighting and all who listen...
warmly, B

[Arundass TP]

Very emotional poem. Good work 👍

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you, Arundass! Much appreciate your review!

[Matthew Kult]

A powerful truth and very well written. Great rhyme scheme and flow.

Great read

With love,

Matthew

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for visiting and response, Matthew!

[Jodash]

Your writing is so very well expressed on the casualties of war. Sincerely heartfelt.

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your review and comments, Jodash!

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Alla,

Most poignant words of wisdom & truth ... War is the only true Pandemic to ever plague ALL Mankind ...

Marve

[Alla Antsis]

How true, Marvin! thank you for reading

[emmajoygreen]

Your poem is especially poignant, dear Alla Antsis. More so, its insane truth is utterly vulnerable. What's known of the future, what's openly known of the here and now is often hidden from public scrutiny, from what should be accessible headlines. Can only offer prayers and hope, plus continued support in this way and that. Many of us try. But, even more, you go on and on, never meaning to give up and - you won't.

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you dear Emma! Appreciate the support!

[John the Baptist]

This one would seem to reflect the current war in the middle east, but of course, the fighting in Ukraine never took a holiday. The writer puts it well; "bloodshed and more bloodshed." Is this "humanity's true state?" God, I hope not, but we are certainly seeing a lot of practice in that direction.

[Alla Antsis]

Yes, the terrible atrocities committed to the civilians in Israel, the suffering of Palestinians but of coarse Eastern European crisis did not go anywhere...Thank you for your review, John!

[emmajoygreen]

Your author's note says it as well as it can be said, dear Alla Antsis.

'A stark reminder of humanity's true state.'

Think: perhaps the only cure for War and all it means millennia after millennia is - the end of Civilisation as it has become?

[Alla Antsis]

I wish we had an answer...The war starts in the brains. I am still hopeful we will find a better way one day

[emmajoygreen]

I so agree - it's heart-breaking.
Hugs for your dreams. Hope for the dawn

[emmajoygreen]

Forgive a second review but.. there can never, never be enough or - too many.

[Tom]

" In war's cruel dance, the first to fall is grace "

The hopelessness, futility, degradation, yes indeed, no wins when conflict breaks out between humans, sadly the biggest number of casualities are always the innocent non combatants...

Powerful, profound poetically penned!!

[Alla Antsis]

thank you for your review, Tom! Sadly on the casualties... Totally agree