Eric Nolan Poet Free verse

Pawn

P.A.W.N.

In war…

P eople
A re
W orth
N othing

It is the most ludicrous concept imaginable 
The idea itself is antiquated
Killing each other is overrated 
The power of peace is understated 

Yet we continue on 
Power and blood are sadly related 
It’s the knowledge of war I wish faded 
Perhaps you think I sound jaded 

Our hatred of each other is tremendously dated
Because of us I no longer feel elated

Eric (and sometimes not)

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Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 10, 2018 at 8:50 PM I wonder how it all started, it's been with us since the beginning of time. Very sad state of affairs...is there any avoiding what is coming, we've been given enough warnings throughout history. Yes P.A.W.N. Unfortunately the beautiful creatures of our world (air, sea, land) and our environment have no say, other than the support of P.A.W.N. Eric Nolan February 10, 2018 at 8:53 PM I agree with your assessment Leanne.