Greg Gaul Poet Sonnet

'twas the Worst of All Ifs

If I could see more then than now
'Twas to make a difference somehow
An entire battalion to take one hill
Regardless the number that we must kill

There appears confused reasons why
For what is done in righteous war
No matter how many fighters die
Our leaders always want some more

My little life they take for sure
'Twas mostly ifs unfulfilled
It seems a vapid wish of war
The way that I was killed

It's the worst for a cause untrue
Tell me now, what's a soldier to do?



John Lawless Warrior Sonnet
written 1/5/19

♡Like0

Share 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

Sotto Poet April 8, 2022 at 2:31 PM Paul, congratulations on your win in my Contest with your wonderful poem, I love the imagery and rhyme in this outstanding Sonnet. Greg Gaul April 8, 2022 at 6:24 PM Excellent hosting. Thanks for your placement. Greatly appreciate your visit.

Silent One August 29, 2019 at 4:12 PM Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Caren Krutsinger January 23, 2019 at 1:02 PM Greg, my daughter signed up during the Gulf War; I was terrified for her little life. She helped deploy thousands of young optimistic soldiers, and it makes me sad to think of how many probably did not come back. It is horrifying to the ones left behind, so I cannot imagine the fear of the young soldier. And they are all so young! Greg Gaul January 24, 2019 at 9:12 AM Caren, your insight is spot on. I'm often reminded that important poetry is what you say, not how you say it. Picking consequential topics is important, this one touched you and I'm happy for it. Thanks for you kind words.

Carolyn Devonshire January 13, 2019 at 9:59 AM Greg, I hope you entered this in the "war sonnet" contest. By personalizing this poem, even speaking from the grave, you present a unique perspective on the horror of war. Clever and also filled with emotion. Best wishes, Carolyn Greg Gaul January 13, 2019 at 8:21 PM Carolyn, once again you're spot on. Yes, I did enter it as you suggested. How kind of you to even suggest it. Thank you very much for the remarks and your poetic insights. Always appreciated.