Peace, Double or Nothing

Give peace a chance
To sit at the table
It’s worth the gamble 
And is most able

To win a few hands
Or spin the big wheel
Give peace a chance to
Get in on the deal

Give peace a chance
It has better odds
Than a war waging
‘Tween wanna-be-gods

We know peace can have
At least nine in ten
Chances of winning
Versus fighting men

Give peace a chance
It’s in the cards
When warmongers fold
Give them best regards

No matter the score
Peace won’t be bluffing
And then it will win
Double or nothing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Phillips Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 9:38 AM
A very nice Rhyming poem. Let's hope that we will have peace.
Phillips Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 9:37 AM
A very nice Rhyming poem. Let's hope that we will have peace.
Slaughter Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 10:56 AM
A very worthwhile endeavor, David. Hope this idea catches on. This is, after all, the season of "Peace and Joy", is it not?
Baker Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 5:25 PM
Fun read about a very serious topic, David. I agree, let's give peace a chance. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Elliott Avatar
December 21, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Beauteous and hopeful message in this fine poem, David. I wish peace would break out instead of war. All the best to you. ~
Wolf Avatar
December 20, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Great idea. Would that the politicians were open to such a thing... Maybe make a film on the subject, and slowly it'll seep in. Slowly. Very slowly... :) Merry and Happy, David
Greenhough Avatar
December 17, 2023 at 10:16 AM
A well written poem. There is much to think about. There will be peace when no one hurts the child of a mama bear.
M  Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 3:19 PM
Great poem and great message David! Just love the way you wrote this….clever! Debx
Goldsmith Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 7:45 AM
I enjoyed your Peace write. Tom said it all. Have a peaceful day writing away................
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace