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Nature of War

The field of battle spread before us Enemy soldiers approaching in ranks, Suddenly soundless silver birds appear Our focus changes to the sullen skies, Bombs rain like missiles from the gods We are defeated by an unseen force, The nature of war is forever changed. Written August 7, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/12/2022 9:18:00 PM

those "soundless silver birds" frighten me even now.

Gary Radice

Date: 8/8/2022 8:29:00 AM

Milt I love this. Your poem had me looking up the epyllion form: "a narrative poem that resembles an epic poem in style, but which is notably shorter." I cannot argue with that when referring to your excellent piece. It may be 'shorter' but it's no less epic in its message. Was it the pop group Frankie Goes To Hollywood who sung the lyrics "Just think, war breaks out and nobody turns up." (Two Tribes)? We are edging closer to nuclear war and it's so scary. Cheers - Gary

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/8/2022 8:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, Gary, for your thoughtful comment. I'm glad it prompted you to learn about the epyllion form. Yes, we are living in frightening times, and, even though the nature of war has changed, it is no less scary.

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/7/2022 9:48:00 PM

So right, Milton, the battlefield has changed, with annihilation on both sides, i cannot see a winner at all, so if the powers to be had half a brain, surely they give this pathetic threat against each other up, and help feed the whole world, and help everyone to have a decent life. Thanks for the poem, its packed with meaning.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/8/2022 7:31:00 AM

Thank you, harry, so much for your thoughtful comment. I agree wholeheartedly with what you have said.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/7/2022 9:47:00 PM

And horrific too, I may add

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/8/2022 7:31:00 AM

It is, indeed. See Harry's comment above.