Generations Come, Generations Go

     Generations come, generations go
       War and Death are what they know... 

     In defense of land 
       blades of grass, grains of sand
     Men battle for their very lives
       their precious children, their fearful wives

     If not this skirmish, then the next
       injuries mount, futures wrecked
     While diplomats stack the decks
       to preserve their privileged necks...

     Generations come and go ~
       lives of peace, they never know
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Date: 10/21/2024 5:33:00 AM
Sad that life is interrupted by chaos and war. When one issue is settled, another comes up. So the generations come and go without enjoying peace or happiness. You are right dear Gershon.
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Date: 10/2/2024 7:31:00 AM
And are we to do nothing ? You describe the spinelessnness of humans in great verse, people areasleep! We live in war today, and death is coming our way. ..Hamas, I mean, too bad that Harris is running for president, I know sheis a Communist pretending to be a Democrat! She invites war not peace..and loves HAMAS who hates Jew- and anyone non Muslim! They kill them. Only Israel and a few in the US are sanee Shana Tovah! Bas Noach, Pangie cx
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Date: 9/30/2024 8:03:00 PM
This is a great statement Gershon! Love it
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Date: 9/30/2024 11:10:00 AM
An excellent poem. Human life is precious.
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Date: 9/30/2024 9:48:00 AM
You've written what sounds like words of old that actually never grow old. Humans never learn from history. I'm recognizing your poetry today since I posted something earlier that suggested we respect flesh and blood poets by supporting their poetry with comments.
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Date: 9/30/2024 8:40:00 AM
So true my friend. It is not fair to the younger generations. What future do they have with these War mongers. Great message told here my friend...
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