By Degree

If the first casualty of war
is truth

The next casualty of war
is peace

The third casualty of war
is life

Until the last casualty of war…
hope

(Warsaw: March, 2022)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Dubey Avatar
March 11, 2022 at 3:31 AM
Such a strong message you have given in a few simple words Kurt. Very well written.
Behm Avatar
March 11, 2022 at 7:32 AM
Thanks so much.
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