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Even Soldiers Cry For World Peace

War is hell, it's a fact not lost on those 
                     Suited and booted to fight in it.
                Like shy kids in class reluctant to raise 
           Their hands to answer the teacher's questions,
            They'd rather not be sent off to the trenches.

           No one volunteers to be the sacrificial lamb 
             For the greater good, for glory, for legacy,
     Not even for country. They'd rather not experience 
   The sheer ugliness and the crippling aftermath of war.
   They'd rather not hear the dreadful sounds of gunfire.

           Given the choice between war and peace,
           There's absolutely no doubt which option 
        Soldiers would choose. Like beauty pageants,
                  They also cry for world peace.

  They'd rather not step over bullet-ridden dead bodies 
    In a pool of blood, with guts hanging out of bellies 
              Images likely to haunt their dreams.
 Soldiers are achingly human; they have real fears, too.
They'd rather be somewhere else than on the battlefield!

     All Ukraine wanted was to be left alone to continue 
 Existing as a sovereign nation. They never asked for war.
  Russia invaded Ukraine, bringing war to their doorstep.
    The world is now watching David fight back Goliath,
 And we know all too well how that story ends, don't we?

          Given the choice between war and peace 
          There's absolutely no doubt which option 
        Soldiers would choose. Like beauty pageants,
                   They also cry for world peace.


World Peace Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Robert James Liguori 
Date written: 03/09/2022

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Robert James Liguori March 12, 2022 at 6:35 PM "Soldiers... cry for world peace". It's true and I feel for them on all sides, they are God's children and they are playing a deadly game that brings no true benefits. Let's pray for world peace! Edward Ibeh March 13, 2022 at 5:59 AM Thank you so much for the feedback, visit and my placement, Robert:-) I echo your sentiments wholeheartedly, my friend.

Sotto Poet March 11, 2022 at 8:23 AM Wonderful and very inspirational writing Edward added to fav. Congratulations on your well-deserved win Edward Ibeh March 11, 2022 at 2:15 PM Thank you very much for the congratulations and the fav, Lasaad:-) Most obliged.

Christuraj Alex March 10, 2022 at 8:18 PM Soldiers suffer. War is a delusion and illusion. Soldiers are disillusioned when they undergo endless strife. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh March 11, 2022 at 2:14 PM Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Terry Miller March 10, 2022 at 12:53 AM Powerful stuff, excellent poem. Edward Ibeh March 10, 2022 at 5:23 AM Thank you so much, Terry:-)

Vijay Pandit March 9, 2022 at 3:30 PM I like the quote posted with your poem. Very apt for your message of peace. I concur with the essence of your poem, Edward. A powerful write. Edward Ibeh March 9, 2022 at 3:39 PM Thank you very much for the feedback and visit, Vijay:-)