Edward Ebbs Poet Lyric

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About War

War is about
forms of revenge
fear and hate
wasted energy
war has been fought 
for centuries
man has been
fighting for things
clinging to things
not realizing
what kind of things 
to cling to
we understand
the need for peace
yet we cannot 
find peace’s path
imagine
there’s no war
there would be 
no sadness
heartbroken mothers
weeping wives
lost children 
war destroys life
peace embraces 
with each breath 
there is security
without thirst
only fulfillment

Edward J. Ebbs - October 25, 2015


Written for a Contest, Promote peace not war

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Mark J. Halliday January 13, 2020 at 12:40 AM Been in war zones. Good write.

FJ Thomas January 6, 2020 at 11:39 AM Powerfully written EJ!

Mahtab Bangalee January 5, 2020 at 9:53 PM war- a game of imperialist devil to show muscle power by enforcing robotic (nonsense patriotic) soldier!!!!

Terry O'Leary December 12, 2015 at 2:14 PM Beautiful sentiments expressed!! Seems we're not bright enough to stop the insanity...

Robert Lindley November 21, 2015 at 10:36 AM I have no knowledge of this form but you certainly wrote a very fine poem using it!! A7 War is death walking this earth, seeking its prey. O' the day, the day- That God may SEE- and hear every man, every man , TO HIM PRAY.

Jerry T Curtis November 20, 2015 at 5:13 PM I always find ones ability to express one thoughts with a conservation of words, the best of poetry. Great job Ed, I'll be back for more.

Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:46 AM Hi Edward: You have really personified the ugliness of war in a poem. Great Write!

Skat A November 11, 2015 at 10:28 PM Edward, war's what keeps the world in bad shape. Deep verse, nothing good comes from it. Not even on the side that conquers. Enjoyed. SKAT

Andrea Dietrich November 4, 2015 at 8:17 PM very well done. Edward. I enjoyed your poem using this interesting form

Paul Callus October 30, 2015 at 5:51 PM A striking write that goes from the ugliness of war to the benefits of peace. Very interesting form, Ed. // paul

Richard Lamoureux October 30, 2015 at 9:13 AM There is much about man that is perplexing. Well written Ed!

Connie Marcum Wong October 29, 2015 at 4:25 AM Edward, I was unfamiliar with this form. I like it and I enjoyed your insightful poem!

Eve Roper October 28, 2015 at 10:32 PM Wonderful description of War, wish it didn't have to be :~) a 7

Constance La France October 27, 2015 at 8:30 PM Edward, you captured war so well in this interesting form, a wonderful 7 ~

Rainbow Promise October 26, 2015 at 9:26 PM Covers the effects of war. Nicely put Edward. God bless.

Street Cries October 25, 2015 at 11:48 PM Very nice thanks for sharing