Suzanne Delaney Poet Couplet

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It’s Been Written Before

“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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Joe Maverick October 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM For sure...Well put Suz..I think I need a Time machine.? Look i'll sort out my Best dakks.' And i'll meet you at the milk bar around seven this-arvo well Talk about saturday night fever and Maybe a little plato.? Over a geleto Lol.)))

Hilda Greenhough July 6, 2025 at 6:43 AM War is terrible. Many wars go for a thousand years with no solution. Your poem is a candid view of man's failure.

Brian K. Bilverstone June 6, 2025 at 4:30 AM The reference to 1984 sent a shiver down my spine. So much Orwellian prophecy seems to be coming to pass. Well written SuZ. BTW, the sailors on the gun barrel remind me of my own Navy Days...

Jim Slaughter May 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM I think H. G. Wells had the right idea. A great piece, Suzanne.

Sam Scott May 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM A poem for our time.. and George Orwell's it seems. I hope, and hope can appear thin like voile sometimes, that there is a rebalancing of the masculine ego with more feminine compassion and empathy.. a whole world in balance and harmony. It's what John Lennon wanted. This poem is so thought provoking, Suz. I love it in it's challenge. Blessings S:) x Joe Maverick October 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM And Suz is right over the target i reckon.? Joe Maverick October 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM I must digress here..Bring back female beauty pagents and strong man competitions let defining of each gender Be a building block of life..It was never pefect but idealogical perfection is a culture killer.' Suzanne Delaney May 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM Hi Sam: That would be a good thing although there seems to be more and more women taking aggressive roles in Govt. All people need to chill and work toward harmony. Yes that was a good line from John Lennon, "Give peace a chance'"

Edward Ibeh March 31, 2025 at 3:53 AM Wonderfully composed couplet, Suzanne:-) I enjoyed reading it. Suzanne Delaney March 31, 2025 at 5:18 AM Thanks Edward. I really appreciate your reading and commenting.

Tom Cunningham March 31, 2025 at 3:15 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 March 31, 2025 at 5:16 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 March 30, 2025 at 7:51 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 March 31, 2025 at 5:07 AM Gosh - Gershon. I admire your resistance. Mirrors are handy. FOFLMAO

Joe Maverick March 30, 2025 at 12:03 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 March 30, 2025 at 1:29 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 March 29, 2025 at 7:57 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 March 31, 2025 at 5:12 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 March 29, 2025 at 5:42 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 March 31, 2025 at 5:09 AM Yes, Evelyn: .It is frustrating that the futility of war proliferates through centuries.. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Sara Kendrick March 29, 2025 at 4:32 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 March 30, 2025 at 1:34 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 March 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM I'll go Sara...One prequsite! von der lying must lead us On foot though..' just to be Fair lol)))

Andrea Dietrich March 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM Well done, Suz. Always good to hear from you on here Suzanne Delaney March 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM Thanks Andrea.. I always miss being here when I am in a drought but my Muse id feeling the neglect. Love you. SuZ