Margaret Foster Poet Rhyme

The Futility of War

The Futility of War


In every little town
The names are written down
Surrounded by poppies red
The young who went to fight
To do what they thought right
blindly followed those who led
To fields of mud and clay 
Where lives were blown away
A whole generation dead


 “Lest We Forget”---A phrase from Kipling’s “Recessional”

Balassi Stanza 

Margaret Foster Sept 29th 2011

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Millard Lowe July 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM How oxymoronic war is! How can you say war is for peace when it's nothing but acceptable military murder and collateral damage? One. Peace and Love.

Dufflite Xetaw January 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM Oh wow.

Jslambert Mister Roboto November 8, 2011 at 7:27 PM WOW! THIS is why you are a new fave of mine. THis is a solid 7 and ANOTHER FAVE!

Andrea Dietrich October 28, 2011 at 10:49 PM wow, I didn't see this one before. one of THE best of the contest. Congrats. I don't know what place you got, but this is outstanding. FAVE

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire October 24, 2011 at 7:45 PM Dear Margaret, Congratulations on YOUR Placement in Dr. Ram's Contest "Balassi Stanza" A beautiful Dedication to those Who Defend our Nation Superb Write, with LOVE, ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Liege.. .HG

Carol Sunshine Brown October 24, 2011 at 8:00 AM Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's "Balassi Stanza" contest Margaret. Love, Carol

Nancy Jones October 23, 2011 at 4:03 PM Just think what could be done if that youthful energy were harnessed to missions that sustain and nurture instead of destroy! Beauty write, Margaret, congrats~N

Sara Kendrick October 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM Good one that reminds me once again of our men and women who serve and have served our country well..Congrats on your win..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 23, 2011 at 8:36 AM Congrats Margaret on another amazing win with super fantastic poetry entry for this contest my friend.. always enriching to read u luv..

John Freeman October 23, 2011 at 5:08 AM Always an alternative to war Margaret, if one will just look. Congratulations on your win. Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta October 23, 2011 at 3:42 AM Congratulations on the win in my contest, Margaret

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 28, 2011 at 11:20 PM outstanding write Margaret.. creative thoughts to ponder ..which speaks volumes ..as a Mom of a soldier serving in Libya ..soon home.. these words ring true.. good luck in contest luv..