Not Bloody Red

History should be written in ink, not lead;
in glorious black and white, not bloody red;
nor by some inept leader, but those who bled.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Volumes Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 5:36 PM
If only ! If only all wars could be set As video battles over the internet. Your poem has such merit Terry if only it could be adopted. Best wishes from Australia.
Draper Avatar
September 11, 2022 at 12:14 PM
Short, succinct, and oh so true. Brilliantly worded, I enjoyed this very much :)
Wolf Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 7:48 PM
Oh, that last line! So true! What do the fool leaders know of the battles and the blows?! Thanks, Terry.
Miller Avatar
August 29, 2022 at 12:37 AM
Thanks, Gershon.
Dietrich Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 8:42 AM
short but SO profound. A FAVE
Miller Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 2:45 AM
Thank you Andrea
Lawless Avatar
August 20, 2022 at 6:58 AM
HERE, HERE,
Miller Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 2:46 AM
indeed, thank you for visiting
Zahid Avatar
August 19, 2022 at 9:55 AM
I agree.. Well penned Terry
Miller Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 2:46 AM
Thank you.
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