The Price of War

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The Price Of War. . This little mite of tender years Didn’t ask to be born Have her world destroyed around her Her mind bruised Her heart ripped and torn . All she wanted was her cuddle bunny And her comfy bed Her Ma and Pa Mangled in the carnage In pools of crimson Sadly dead . Bewildered and trapped In a world she doesn’t understand She lives a nightmare Delivered by an evil hand . Scared for life Memories that mar her formative years With heavy heart she struggles Through life Drowns in an ocean of tears . I’ve said it before And I’ll say it again No one suffers more than the innocent In bloody wars And suffers so much pain. . Peter Dome©2020.

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Rob Levasseur

Date: 12/27/2020 8:15:00 AM

As a Veteran I applaud your work. As a fellow poet, I love the language you used to build this piece of poetry. It rang true with your theme. Very nicely done. I wrote only one poem about war, it was an extended metaphor titled "Deadly Enemies" if you're interested in a similar read.

Peter Dome
Date: 12/27/2020 9:24:00 AM

Hi Rob. thank you for stopping by. I bet you have many stories to tell bless. I was inspired by the picture. I look forward to reading your poem. take care. Pete.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/26/2020 7:58:00 AM

What a kind sweet poem, love it and faved it - the young and vulnerable suffer, what a darling photo you found - if both her parents were killed he should have taken her back to America with him, they wouldn't even know and I know she would have a loving kind home, this soldier tells a true story - an emotional write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Peter Dome
Date: 12/26/2020 8:31:00 AM

hi Jennifer. Hope you are ok. yes the picture told the story. How sad. Bet it happened a lot. poor mite. I would have looked after her and loved her as my own.Thank you so much. take care. Pete.