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“The pen is mightier than the sword.” that’s what someone once assured. But that’s a fallacy it seems when wars still haunt men’s hopes and dreams. Mutually Assured Destruction’s an insane solution Come now - its positively Luciferian particularly in the hands of psychopaths Time to do the impossible maths Man is wired for endless war The bluprint written in - 1984.

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Edward Ibeh

Date: 3/31/2025 3:53:00 AM

Wonderfully composed couplet, Suzanne:-) I enjoyed reading it.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/31/2025 5:18:00 AM

Thanks Edward. I really appreciate your reading and commenting.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/31/2025 3:15:00 AM

Sad that in this day and age wars are still being fought. You won't see presidents or politicians on the front line that's for sure. Hope you're keeping well Suz.. Tom

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/31/2025 5:16:00 AM

I agree Tom: If we took the words offence and defense out of the dictionary another two words would be invented to take their place. Lovely to see you.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/30/2025 7:51:00 PM

Cannot resist this comment. Oh, yes I can. No, I can't. I resist it. I resist it not. Oh, oy, and aye, aye, aye. What's a body to do. O.K., Suzanne. Here it is, but in code: Taht cip si etiuq eht cillaph lobmys. ~ wg

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/31/2025 5:07:00 AM

Gosh - Gershon. I admire your resistance. Mirrors are handy. FOFLMAO

Joe Maverick

Date: 3/30/2025 12:03:00 AM

A great write that flows through the wastelands Of wars effects suZ..' On'ya for it..Yet the (Word Is mighter.) As its Jesus in written form, just to Not overlook that facet of our reality.' Who can Make war against Him.? Yet they do..They will Be utterly dissolved in my estimation having Observed some of His power first hand..Stay Good gurl keep hold of the sunshine..Do you Have a can of 'golden circle handy btw?' Lol))

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/30/2025 1:29:00 AM

Thanks for visiting my poem, Joe. Yes, the word came first, Always appreciate your insights. I do have America’s equiv. to Golden Circle in my cupboard…Dole pineapple. A little joke for you. “A sheep and a kangaroo got married and raised little wooly jumpers.” SuZ

Reya Suri

Date: 3/29/2025 7:57:00 PM

wow!! what a powerful piece. I despise how countries resort to killing the innocent over a feud. Indeed, violence is more powerful than words; though both can change the world in a way. keep your hopes up! with work like this, maybe you can change the world in a way :3 you've certainly changed mine. keep writing!! <3

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/31/2025 5:12:00 AM

The most enduring and world changing piece of writing that exists is still not able to wipe out wars because wars have to be fought to defend it. Catch 22. Lovely to read your comment.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/29/2025 5:42:00 PM

Beautifully written and powerful. It's frustrating that many can't see the futility of war. Nuclear war is madness. Thank you for sharing.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/31/2025 5:09:00 AM

Yes, Evelyn: .It is frustrating that the futility of war proliferates through centuries.. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/29/2025 4:32:00 PM

Sad that some people think that fighting is the only solution. If only the oldest men had to go to war, wars would nearly end. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/30/2025 1:34:00 AM

To put it more succinctly, Sara: How about the politicians fighting their own wars. How would they be ?…….sipping Champagne in the trenches. LOL SuZ

Joe Maverick
Date: 3/30/2025 12:06:00 AM

I'll go Sara...One prequsite! von der lying must lead us On foot though..' just to be Fair lol)))

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/29/2025 10:36:00 AM

Well done, Suz. Always good to hear from you on here

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/30/2025 1:31:00 AM

Thanks Andrea.. I always miss being here when I am in a drought but my Muse id feeling the neglect. Love you. SuZ