Battleground

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8/14/2025 for Tanka Triptych Poetry Contest sponsored by John Anderson

mighty conquerors
we vanquish and liberate
in the name of right
patriotic, strong and proud 
valiantly, we risk our lives

the stalwart oppressed
we defend against tyrants
for our way of life
patriotic, strong and proud
bravely, we pay with our lives

the green battleground
knows nothing of boundaries 
or of right or wrong
the meadow never laments
equally draws nutrients

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/16/2025 12:27:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your "Battleground" write. "Good Luck" Have a blessed day/weekend writing away..............

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/15/2025 2:05:00 PM

You and your pen sure have it going on lately, David. Each write / contest I've read is impressive. Me thinks you just get better and better and better. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

David Crandall
Date: 8/15/2025 2:34:00 PM

Aw, thanks for you kind words, CayCay!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/14/2025 5:04:00 PM

a gem, David. A glistening masterpiece and great contest entry. Best wishes with this poem in the contest, Sara

David Crandall
Date: 8/15/2025 2:34:00 PM

Thanks Sara!