Get Your Premium Membership

Anatomy of War

Whenever we hear the word "war", a sense of lifelessness and destruction creep into our conscience, making us feel vulnerable and uncertain about the future. To understand why war even exists, we should understand why some people play the drums of war. Methinks that no ruler wakes up one morning, and decides to take his men to a battlefield; there's certainty that lives will be lost, property in millions will be damaged, and nothing will be the same again. Monuments, family photographs, and graves will revive memories of fellow departed brave men and women, making it feel like yesterday. One thing for certain about wars is that they remind people that human connection, mutually and spiritually, is the only answer to problems which have sparks of malice, greed, and intolerance in them. People who have experienced the wrath of war fight their dark pasts and demons by preaching peace wherever they go, hence planting seeds of harmony, tolerance and compassion in young souls.....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 11/15/2017 10:47:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Teddy! :-)
Login to Reply
Kimathi Avatar
Teddy Kimathi
Date: 2/2/2018 5:30:00 AM
Thank you so much, Greg! I really appreciate it! :)

Book: Reflection on the Important Things