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Soldier Boy

Once there was a soldier boy, young and brave and smart. He had some questions bugging him, they tore his brain apart. He went along to ask his friends- ''Why there can't be peace?'' They just laughed into his face, ''Let us tell you what peace means: ';Peace means love, peace means hope peace means painless, fearless trust. There's no love, there's no hope, all the fearless lay in dust.'' He went along to ask the trees, the plants and flowers too. Then they all replied to him ''Answers we have few: People kill themselves and us, they cut us up for fire. And with the fire that they cut the tension becomes higher.'' Soldier boy then went to war, questions still in mind. He kept on searching in the field, for answers he can't find. He walked up to the enemy, beat starts to increase. ''Tell me, good man, tell me please why there can't be peace?'' The man pointed his gun to him, aiming to his heart. ''I'm sorry, young man,'', then he said ''I really hate this part.'' --- Once there was a soldier boy, young and smart and brave. He had some questions bugging him, they took him to his grave.

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Date: 2/7/2015 11:44:00 PM
Excellent clear cut work. It is a pleasure to read although the message is stark. Welcome to the site, Spring! Victoria
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Date: 1/14/2015 9:16:00 PM
This poem conveys the essence of a soldier. Even though it may be tragic it still speaks volumes.
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Date: 1/10/2015 9:27:00 PM
Spring,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun in this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST in hopes it inspires you in some way. I will enjoy following you and your poetry:) This is a great way to start the New Year. Lucky Us, To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends! @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 1/5/2015 8:18:00 PM
This is powerful work! I visited Israel last December and it was quite fascinating, Have you ever been to the United States? Welcome to Poetry Soup! B'Shalom Matthew Anish
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Rose Mary
Date: 1/7/2015 4:06:00 PM
thank you! and yes, I did once visit the US but I was two years old... does that count? :) -spring
Date: 1/5/2015 3:58:00 PM
The form of this poem is Quatrain. I agree with Cupids Arrow. Sad, but true.
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Date: 1/5/2015 3:02:00 PM
Favouring this poem.I love this tragic sad story..And soldiers still die but the world never learns..
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Rose Mary
Date: 1/7/2015 4:05:00 PM
thank you so much! I really do appreciate it. -spring

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