War: What is it Good For
History may document, not much.12 total reviews
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi Mystery Author Couldn't agree more A well said poem that speaks the real truth of 'war' no one ever wins and war leave so much destruction and heartache
Best wishes for your prompt
Should be a 'winner 'this time
Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Hi Mystery Author Couldn't agree more A well said poem that speaks the real truth of 'war' no one ever wins and war leave so much destruction and heartache
Best wishes for your prompt
Should be a 'winner 'this time
Cheers Christine
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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And yet it still goes on
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
War is what is happening or taking place right now. Russia has a bad man as a leader, and he is causing much destruction; several people are being killed. Thankful NATO is with us. And God is watching every minute of every day.
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War is what is happening or taking place right now. Russia has a bad man as a leader, and he is causing much destruction; several people are being killed. Thankful NATO is with us. And God is watching every minute of every day.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
Comment from Paul McFarland
A very good piece on the results of war. We are seeing it first hand through all the television coverage that is available. There will always be someone who thinks conquest is best.
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A very good piece on the results of war. We are seeing it first hand through all the television coverage that is available. There will always be someone who thinks conquest is best.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
Comment from Wendy G
I absolutely agree wholeheartedly. War serves no lasting purpose and so-called peace gained does not last. Leaders make decisions but they aren't the soldiers who die. Well written. Powerful words. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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I absolutely agree wholeheartedly. War serves no lasting purpose and so-called peace gained does not last. Leaders make decisions but they aren't the soldiers who die. Well written. Powerful words. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Thanks
Comment from lyenochka
Absolutely agree! Great way to say it as you cover wars historically and its devastating effects on humanity. I also liked that you end it with the song reference. Hope you do well in the contest!
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Absolutely agree! Great way to say it as you cover wars historically and its devastating effects on humanity. I also liked that you end it with the song reference. Hope you do well in the contest!
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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thanks
Comment from jessizero
I liked your story poem. War has been a constant in our history, but that doesn't make it right. Thank you for sharing this with the community Keep up the good work.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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I liked your story poem. War has been a constant in our history, but that doesn't make it right. Thank you for sharing this with the community Keep up the good work.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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amen
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I think that England has spent its entire history on defending itself and always let go of those far reaching places once controlled by the British, except the Falklands of course. But you are right here, war has been very much part of life, a poignant write, food for thought, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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I think that England has spent its entire history on defending itself and always let go of those far reaching places once controlled by the British, except the Falklands of course. But you are right here, war has been very much part of life, a poignant write, food for thought, love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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so nice
Comment from lancellot
This is very interesting. You have good rhymes and near rhymes. And your topic of choice is timely, if not inaccurate. I think you say as much in your author's notes when you briefly mention freedom, but for some reason do not add what you know to be true in the body of your poem. Also, your poem focuses only on European wars or peoples. All the others seem to given a pass by not being mentioned. But you call this: history.
Very interesting perspective.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
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This is very interesting. You have good rhymes and near rhymes. And your topic of choice is timely, if not inaccurate. I think you say as much in your author's notes when you briefly mention freedom, but for some reason do not add what you know to be true in the body of your poem. Also, your poem focuses only on European wars or peoples. All the others seem to given a pass by not being mentioned. But you call this: history.
Very interesting perspective.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
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Thank for your comments. Please re-read as the piece was missing the final two paragraphs which I wouldn't have discovered if a reviewer hadn't asked an edit to end it a question mark, which I actually did but the last two paragraphs for that reviewer weren't there. My recollection of history from the 50' and 60's spoke of Rome, Greece, Charlamagne and others. Alexander and Caesar conquered most of civilization. I never thought I wanted it any longer as the point remains, what is war good for?
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I will. But, Alexander and Caesar Did Not conquer most of civilization. You are discounting entire continents of human civilizations all over the world. And war has freed and saved many from the oppression of evil.
Just saying. Things look different from afar.
Comment from Bill Schott
This story poem, War: What is It Good For?, is well constructed with varied monorhymed quatrains. The message is clear that these societies will eventually fall as the rest did.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
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This story poem, War: What is It Good For?, is well constructed with varied monorhymed quatrains. The message is clear that these societies will eventually fall as the rest did.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
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right on. and yet, I asked you to re-read it as two ending paragraphs were missing. If you do, I hope you'll still like it.
Comment from Aubree Lorraine
Excellent poem! I enjoyed the rhyme scheme. It tells a story, albeit a heartbreaking one. I agree with you, war today is unnecessary. Also, that's a beautiful picture. Good luck in the contest!
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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
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Excellent poem! I enjoyed the rhyme scheme. It tells a story, albeit a heartbreaking one. I agree with you, war today is unnecessary. Also, that's a beautiful picture. Good luck in the contest!
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Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
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thank you and yet, I asked you to re-read it as two ending paragraphs were missing. I hope you'll still like it.
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The extra paragraphs certainly add more depth. They make it that much better. Thank you for sharing.