Peace and War

Either struggle at talking now, 
Or struggle in armament later, 
Deal with the battle inside yourselves,
Or get others to face your fiery hater. 

Talking and discussion are always best, 
Considering and exchanging views,
Concerning yourself with the other way, 
Appreciating what they've already given you.

Opposing sides mean two different opinions,
Two points of view to be explored;
The conception of war is not something alien, 
’Cos redirection only means a discoursed poured. 

Peace does not mean dissolution, 
It vestiges an agreement between two sides, 
That one has superseded and attained power, 
With grit, determination and more besides. 

War injures so many people, 
That a dialogue should exist strong and giving, 
And before hostility and struggle become national, 
Diplomacy should be the politician’s living.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A  Avatar
October 31, 2015 at 12:16 AM
Rhoda, Congrats. SKAT
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October 27, 2015 at 7:33 PM
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FINE WIN...
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