Sunlite Wanter Poet Didactic

After Baby Baby, Baby, I Wanna Sleep With You

What war songs will you sing?
About the war that was to end all them?
Over There, Keep the Home Fires Burning,
When Johnny Comes Marching Home?

And next

The White Cliffs of Dover, I’ll Be Seeing You,
Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree?

Danced we fast and slow,
Where did the war songs go?
While we were sobbing goodbyes 
To a new lullaby.

And now, will a new generation
Find no songs of hope are being penned?
Deadly scattered wars on global plains
Will you sing a song for these?

Where is the poet’s verse in song
Of these threatening days,
Wars and rumors of war

	Without melody;
	Without Verse
	Without End
	Silent

Pins on maps, pins on maps.

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Janis Medders Tobechi February 10, 2019 at 9:05 AM I really enjoyed the symbolism and war meanings in this. Good work.

Robert L. Hinshaw January 26, 2019 at 6:32 PM A beautiful write Sunlite from your very prolific quill ! Many thx for your kind comments re the Angelic Symphony write and best to you always - Bob

Jennifer Proxenos January 25, 2019 at 10:48 PM I really enjoyed this poem because it is so true! Each continent and their countries seem to be at loggerheads. We hear the news and every day we hear so many die here, or there or wherever, just another statistic, but we don't realize that these statistics were live, breathing people who are no more. We need worldwide peace, but I have my doubt if mans greed to possess will ever allow this to happen. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Demetrios Trifiatis January 23, 2019 at 4:37 AM The past sings the melody of life and death! Excellent dearest, SW! Sunlite Wanter January 23, 2019 at 9:55 AM I so appreciate you, Demetrios.

David Smith January 22, 2019 at 6:41 PM Excellent in both poetic form and message. You have highlighted what is indeed missing. Perhaps you have started a movement and songs of hope will once again be heard on the airwaves. Regards David in NZ

Richard Lamoureux January 21, 2019 at 11:21 AM Not what I expected. A superb piece with serious message. Thanks for your thoughtful visit and comment on my poem. Sunlite Wanter January 23, 2019 at 9:52 AM That title was a jibe of so many of today's poor lyrics. Thank you so much for reading it and commenting.

Michael Wise January 20, 2019 at 2:45 PM We truly are in a very different historical era. Terrific concept you thoughtfully conveyed here. :) Sunlite Wanter January 23, 2019 at 9:51 AM I appreciate your thoughtful comment.

Silent One January 19, 2019 at 3:41 PM Wow.. great introspection... love a philosophical poem.. Sunlite Wanter January 23, 2019 at 9:50 AM Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment.

Vladislav Raven January 19, 2019 at 9:39 AM Hi Sunlite, this is such a wonderful write. Songs that gave hope. I wish there would be no need for any other songs to be sung, that war should be no more. Let the songs of hopeful peace be sung. A touching write my friend. I love to listen to those old songs. They meant much. Hoping I find you well. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX Sunlite Wanter January 23, 2019 at 9:50 AM It seems to me that the young people are being cheated in their music by poor lyrics. Thank you, Mike.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 18, 2019 at 3:14 PM - Oh... old memory we like to think about, lovely to read Sunlite :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sunlite Wanter January 23, 2019 at 9:47 AM Thanks, Sunshine. You're appreciated.