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War--What Is It Good For

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“I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.” ? Albert Einstein ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ metal helmets, rimmed view in the brick jungle rockets rape buildings to the ground, skeletons remain standing with beds and baths exposed, flames licking the edges of humanity WAR. WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? wander down the road and see the bodies strewn and mangled, hear sobbing mothers and sisters and scattered gunfire, see how fragments of steel shred flesh and pour blood into streets WAR. WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? see the profits made selling death see the greatness of our bullets and bombs see the collective egos of mankind see them pursuing power, money, and greed WORLD WITHOUT WAR. WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? see a world with diminished egos see the need for controlling people and land vanquished see compassion on the rise see us pursuing peace, not pride

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Bill Baker

Date: 3/11/2024 6:10:00 PM

Powerful and meaningful poetry, my Sara. I hope many hear your voice and heed you cry for a world without war. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Valsa George

Date: 3/10/2024 5:45:00 AM

You have uniquely approached the subject. So true, if we used atomic bombs and missiles in the Second World War, we would have to use bow and arrow in the Third! "wander down the road and see the bodies strewn and mangled, hear sobbing mothers and sisters and scattered gunfire, see how fragments of steel shred flesh and pour blood into streets" What a fierce scene you have painted, dear Sara. This is not an exaggerated picture, but a realistic one. Still, we don't have eyes to see. War brings such untold miseries to mankind. Great entry in the contest. All the Best dear Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/10/2024 5:55:00 AM

thank you for your delightful visit, kind Valsa. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts...I agree...we don't have eyes to see which is unfortunate because we seem doomed for misery. Thanks for your encouragement. Grateful for your ongoing support. Have a blessed day, Sara

Joe Maverick

Date: 3/9/2024 10:38:00 PM

War war war...Of words of identity of commerce And weponised.' (Mostly human friction; leads to affliction!) And we are all assulted day and night.' Pesce is a great thing Sara. Well created.'

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/10/2024 5:21:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Joe...I like your words 'human friction leads to affliction.' Yes, we do at time seem to be surrounded by conflict. Peace is indeed wonderful--starts within. enjoy your days, Sara

Silent One

Date: 3/9/2024 11:37:00 AM

War isnt good for anything, it is a big business and it keeps politician popular.. too many proxy wars in this world and manipulative media in my opinion.. however your poem is written very well..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/9/2024 6:10:00 PM

I agree, Silent One...too many 'proxy' wars and media manipulation. Glad you see that...it seems so obvious to me...praying for peace...have a splendid evening, Sara

Daniel Caplin

Date: 3/8/2024 10:59:00 PM

Hi Sara, I absolutely love this poem , in particular the verse, see profits made selling death, see the greatness of our bullets and bombs, so powerful bad sadly true. Their lies, egos and greed will become our Rubble one day . Thanks again for your earlier visit . Have a wonderful day , your Irish friend. Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/9/2024 4:29:00 AM

thank you, Daniel, for your enthusiastic and encouraging comments. I'm always grateful for your visits. You're right...their lies, egos, and greed will one day be our rubble. Well said. See your Soup Mail, my Irish friend. Your Texas poetess friend, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 3/8/2024 10:13:00 PM

Oh i love your use of albert einstein, i recently watched this docudrama based on his sayings and his life back then, was so interesting. I learnt so much which i didnt about him, its on netflix, not sure if youv seen it, please do check it out might be interesting for you. “ see the greatness of our bullets and bombs see the collective egos of mankind” what a powerful line that is and so true, and its strange how in the docudrama he shows hiw bombs were first created! Shocking! This is impeccable

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/9/2024 4:31:00 AM

thank you, kind Ink, for your visit and comments. Thanks for telling me about Einstein's docudrama. Sounds fascinating...will check it out this weekend. He was a fascinating and iconic man, way ahead of his time. Bombs. Einstein? That is shocking. I appreciate your kind words about my poem. Have a splendid weekend, hugs, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 3/8/2024 4:57:00 PM

a precious poem, Sara, war arise when people are "weak" ? or dumb ? i well never undestand this world until i die, have a nice week end

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:39:00 PM

I agree, Yann. I will never understand war which is bullying on a grand scale..it's ego driven and unnecessary. Thanks for your visit and insights. Enjoy your weekend, Sara

Joseph May

Date: 3/8/2024 2:01:00 PM

A powerful set of verses Sara, "War is profit for some but the death of others"

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:40:00 PM

thank you, Joseph, for your complimentary words. Grateful for your visit. Have a splendid weekend, Sara

Regina Elliott

Date: 3/8/2024 12:30:00 PM

A strong solid contender for the contest, dear Sara. Very poignant and the imagery is phenomenal. My very best wishes for the contest. His Holy blessings. ~

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:41:00 PM

thanks for your complimentary words, Regina and for your well wishes for the contest. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Stephan McBride

Date: 3/8/2024 11:43:00 AM

They can't help it, for being ruled by satan , but judgement will not pass them by, we entered judgement after Crucifying the Son of God.dont allow satan works to create evil in return to keep this world at a standstill full of hate, envy, division ,

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:42:00 PM

thanks for stopping by Stephan, and for your powerful and passionate words. Appreciate you, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 3/8/2024 10:43:00 AM

Great poem on wars. Human nature will never relinquish greed and ego. Einstein was right, world war iv will be fought with sticks and stones.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:42:00 PM

thanks, Jay, for your kind and complimentary words. I agree. I think Einstein was right. enjoy your evening, Sara

Frank Sheehan

Date: 3/8/2024 10:22:00 AM

Hi Sara. Powerful and fantastic piece. It captures the essence of war with all it's horrors. Forcefully written of what needs to be said. Great penning.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:43:00 PM

thanks, Frank, for stopping by and for your complimentary words. Thanks for appreciating the passion of my words. Wishing you a pleasant weekend ahead, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 3/8/2024 8:14:00 AM

Hi Sara; vivid, gut-wrenching~ but true! Sick, twisted politicians start them -- but the armies are people. People must say no. Refuse. Wars cannot be fought without capitulation. Put in prison...executed -- at the least having died for a just cause. I will fight a just war, only when my general leads, and his (her) children are out in-front alongside.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:44:00 PM

thanks for visiting, Joe, and for sharing your passion about war. I agree, wars can't be fought without capitulation. Appreciate you...have a splendid weekend, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/8/2024 6:34:00 AM

Sara, your poem is truly powerful and skillfully crafted. I particularly appreciate the inclusion of the Einstein quote. Your poem is structured into four distinct stanzas, each serving a specific purpose. The first stanza vividly depicts the destructive nature of humanity, while the second explores the devastating impact on our planet. The third stanza delves into the motives of war profiteers, and the final stanza offers a poignant reflection on the potential for peace and harmony. Your writing is impactful and emotive, with a compelling conclusion that emphasizes the importance of compassion over conflict.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:48:00 PM

dearest Sotto--your words were encouraging; I'm glad you liked the Einstein quote. I'm grateful for your in depth read of the individual verses of my poem and for finding it impactful and emotive...that's what I was going for :-) So I do appreciate your insight. Hope you have a splendid weekend, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/8/2024 6:20:00 AM

Haunting images of war--a powerful write, Sara, conveyed with intensity. I like the turn in the ending of the poem-- Peace and compassion always over indignity and pain of war.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:46:00 PM

thanks, Vijay, for your visit and complimentary words. Grateful you liked the ending....kind of a last minute choice on my part. Enjoy the weekend ahead, Sara

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/8/2024 5:54:00 AM

Powerful poem Sara. Well written. I wish for peace :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:41:00 PM

thank you, Heidi. I, too, wish for peace; seems to allude us all. enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/8/2024 4:58:00 AM

I pray that one day we will feel no need for war, and pride will be a thing of the past. is it really Albert Einstein who said that, or is it your quote ? may I use it to work around it, for a different kind of poem. would you mind ? Love, Vie

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/8/2024 5:28:00 AM

I share your heartfelt concerns and prayers, dear Rose. Yes, the quote is from Einstein. Certainly, you may use it...feel free. I'm sure you're poem will be creative and masterfully done. Have a great day, blessings, Sara