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Abominations

young mothers going to war religious leaders starting wars teenagers fighting in wars innocent lives lost in wars rights being suspended by wars men being drafted for wars crimes being committed in wars criminals being defended by wars profits being created by wars weapons being invented for war hatred perpetuated by wars destruction left by war

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/13/2009 8:46:00 PM

So totally right on this poem. God Bless Phyl

Charlene Bird

Date: 7/13/2009 8:18:00 PM

A powerful write here John, with so much sad truth to it. Great Voice!

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/13/2009 3:52:00 PM

Powerful and so well said!!! Great job with this amazing "to the point" poem!!!! Terrific writing!

Derrick Burton

Date: 7/13/2009 3:52:00 PM

you got mail... and again I really enjoyed this poetry...

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/13/2009 3:48:00 PM

"Abominations" is an excellent title for this poem, John. I see little to be gained from war except freedom. Wars fought for all other purposes make no sense to me and they are, indeed, abominations. Excellent write, John! I dare say your best yet! Love, Carolyn

Derrick Burton

Date: 7/13/2009 3:44:00 PM

uuuum..... why? what did you put in there? hope it wasnt nothing upset sir. I gotta ask these days...

Derrick Burton

Date: 7/13/2009 3:38:00 PM

though you didnt ask me what I thought in the last poem..... had to tell you because i was thinking.... enjoyed this write as well... enjoy ya day..

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/13/2009 3:20:00 PM

This is strong ,the repetition of the word wars,the emphasis goes through my mind and to my soul--wars wars wars--WHY?what is the answer?destruction ,so true dear friend,so well penned --great write--charma