Courage Is a Better Word


Can you imagine our beautiful world without war
Our life's would be so peaceful and tranquil
Until the end of time war will exist, I think
Rest in peace all you brave, courageous fighters
An affair of honor, bravery and valor was yours
Games of strategy, like a game of chess, war games
Every flag waver proud of country and military

In surprise attacks the dead lay broken and shattered
So, a thousand years of history taught nothing

An adventure for the young, no just a power game

Beyond weapons and strategy is raw reality
Evil military battles raging in so many lands today
To the war dead we say thank you, thank you
Thank you for sacrificing your life for us and peace
Every war is about bodies, the more the better
Resolving a war is pretty much impossible, I think

Will war never end in our lifetimes, doubtful
On television we see it roaring on endlessly
Really war is the dumbest way to resolve a dispute
Dead military men and women- we grasp you to our hearts

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December 19, 2015

Acrostic

For the contest, _____________is a better word
Sponsor, Verlena S. Walker

First Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 1/26/2016 10:16:00 PM
Broken, Congratulations on your winning poem. XOX - LINDA -
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Constance La France
Date: 1/27/2016 8:51:00 AM
Linda, thanks so much for the congratulations !
Date: 1/22/2016 2:58:00 AM
A very powerful message congrats on your top spot Broken Wings:-) hugs Jan xx
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Constance La France
Date: 1/22/2016 5:15:00 AM
Jan, thanks so much for visiting and for the congratulations, appreciate
Date: 1/20/2016 2:03:00 AM
Beautiful poem you've penned BW! Congrats for your top placement in the contest! ;-)
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Constance La France
Date: 1/20/2016 7:54:00 AM
Teddy, thanks for visiting and for the nice comment, and the beautiful, I love that word and for the congrats, appreciate ~
Date: 1/18/2016 9:00:00 AM
Broken Wings, A very nice win. Hugs **SKAT**
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Constance La France
Date: 1/18/2016 12:52:00 PM
Skat thanks for congrats and the hugs
Date: 1/18/2016 1:00:00 AM
Let us pray for peace to set in. You made it to the top and you really deserve it. Congrats, Broken!
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Constance La France
Date: 1/18/2016 6:49:00 AM
Estela, thank you for visiting with that nice comment and the congrats are appreciated so much !
Date: 1/17/2016 11:48:00 PM
Congrats to win the first place as you deserve. Best Wishes. Anisha D
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Constance La France
Date: 1/18/2016 6:49:00 AM
Anisha, thank you so much for the congrats and the nice compliment !
Date: 1/17/2016 12:19:00 PM
Congrats .......................Truly deserves the award.
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Constance La France
Date: 1/17/2016 2:52:00 PM
Asim, thank you so much for the congrats and your words, so appreciated ~
Date: 1/17/2016 8:10:00 AM
Oh how true are your words, BW, and how masterfully you have imaged this 'courage' that is expected and taken for granted. So eloquently written and deserving of your First Place win. 7+Fav, Hugs, Sandra
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Constance La France
Date: 1/17/2016 9:56:00 AM
Sandra, thanks so much for that lovely comment and the congrats , the 7 and the hugs ~
Date: 1/16/2016 11:49:00 PM
We can pray for peace, but I fear you're correct. War will always be part of our lives. Congrats on your win.
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Constance La France
Date: 1/17/2016 6:16:00 AM
Scott, thanks so much for the congratulations, on the news everyday I hear of this place and that place around the world being bombed and x amount of people dead or hurt, it is heartbreaking, no wonder refugees are desperate to come to our countries. The ones that came to Canada, have never known a place that they did not live in fear.
Date: 1/14/2016 9:06:00 PM
I agree with each sentiment. It is sad and endless, endless. You did a beautiful and peaceful job. All the best ... CayCay
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Constance La France
Date: 1/15/2016 12:29:00 PM
CayCay , thanks for visit and for the beautiful and peaceful ~
Date: 1/10/2016 4:04:00 AM
Bravo and good luck!
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Constance La France
Date: 1/10/2016 1:04:00 PM
Balveen, thanks for visiting ~
Date: 12/21/2015 1:51:00 PM
This is stunning work from u my dear it is so true and heart touching...I enjoyed reading it...Happy new year and merry Christmas best of luck in 2016..hugs / / :)
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Constance La France
Date: 12/21/2015 2:15:00 PM
Dalia, thank you so much for that nice comment, appreciate
Date: 12/20/2015 7:09:00 PM
Broken, stopped by to enjoy some of my favorite and best poets of 2010 - 1015 once again :) Hope you are well enjoying what is left of 2015. Sending an early Christmas Message with Hugs. May you have a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year. Good luck in all you do during 2016. ~SKAT LOVE~
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Constance La France
Date: 12/21/2015 1:59:00 AM
Skat, seasons greetings to you also, hope all your new years wishes come true ~
Date: 12/20/2015 8:45:00 AM
the lie has been told and believed....that is why so many of us feel deceived....why would I kill a soldier I don't even know....that is just evil, satan told me so....I hear him, I just refuse to listen....I Only Listen To God, He Is The Reason For my Mission.....;)
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Constance La France
Date: 12/20/2015 9:19:00 AM
Eric, a lovely comment, a poem in itself, thank you
Date: 12/20/2015 5:35:00 AM
stunning work from you as always, constance... may we find peace in this troubled world!.. happy holydays and huggs
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Constance La France
Date: 12/20/2015 10:38:00 AM
nette, thanks for the stunning, I love that word, yes, peace would be nice to have in our lifetime ~
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