War

Today's Poem

War

In war none win, it's full of lies

And when hope dies there's no surprise

We'll not accept this paradigm

We're watching and we see your crime

The words we read can change our minds

Subliminal powers in music blinds

Look far beyond the daily rap

When truth comes it's a thunderclap

And waking from a sleep of years

Each soul will see they played our fears

Whilst opulence and greed rage on

The masses weep as dreams are gone

There's nothing glorious in this mess
You're parading pigs in fancy dress
Expecting us to sing along
But we might sing a different song

So rise above the vice and stain

Of treacherous illusory gain

The games we play are dead, seek more

But never play the game of war

(c) Simon J. Halliday 2013

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Reviews

[Daniel Sala]

What a delightful poem, so nicely put together, besides the meaning.

[zainul]

Simon,you have written a great poem to denounce war.
It may not please the war mongers,but it will give some relief to the common people who dream for peace and happiness.
Thanks for sharing.
I love to remember your opening stanza which may turn to be a great quotation someday:
"In war none win, it's full of lies
And when hope dies there's no surprise
We'll not accept this paradigm
We're watching and we see your crime"