Vicious Circle

to be immortal
strange wish for the human race
history repeats
lessons misplaced by culture
still---war supersedes logic

© Harry J Horsman 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Proxenos Avatar
May 14, 2022 at 7:42 AM
Harry, so sorry I did not get back to you with congratulations, it is a very clever poem, like all your others and you deserved POTD. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
M  Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 6:27 AM
Congratulations Harry!Cheers Debx
Proxenos Avatar
April 27, 2022 at 9:50 AM
The winning of a war is what they lust for, hope in the present day war for a win will be fake news like all the other untrue rumors he spreads. Great write my friend Harry, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Kalita Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 11:17 AM
Many congratulations on POTD for the deserving win, such logical, relevant and impactful brevity. Sorry for the belated wish Harry as was away.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 7:57 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I have been away. Just now reading this Tanka write. Have a great/blessed day writing away.....................
Anaya Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 8:07 AM
Congratulations on POTD! Sad but true, Love is a better option, we are only mortals...have a great day! : )
George Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 4:37 AM
I missed seeing this as POTD . Congratulations on your great thoughts , dear honorable poet friend !
Kannan Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 9:56 PM
So true... And congratulations on your POTD... Well deserved...
Proxenos Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 1:42 PM
I am so sorry, I see you very deservedly got POTD for this gem - congratulations my friend Harry. Blessings, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 1:39 PM
This period in our history has occupied us body heart and soul, some of us have relatives in the Ukraine, some good friends, somE work colleagues, and most of us no connection other than the humane factor within us. It is al so sad. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
Ricci Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 4:19 AM
Hello hh - Good Morning. You have insightful wisdom here within your entry. Truly. Congratulations on it being chosen POTD. Thank you as always for sharing your talent and humanity as well. Enjoy the weekend. Blessings always
Kendrick Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 3:46 AM
My thoughts are the same about the last line. I am walking around and wondering is there any logic in what is happening in this very visible war? We want to be immortal in a much better place where there is no war nor any rumors of war. I enjoyed reading this one today. Your visit is much appreciated. Sara
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 11:37 PM
Congratulations on having your sadly true wise words honored with POTD.
Watt Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 10:35 PM
Touching and true, war supersedes logic. All we have learned over the centuries tossed out the window. Congrats on your POTD, Harry.
Alex Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 9:31 PM
Each word speaks volumes. Not just repetition of history, Copernican change also could be observed. Congratulations!
Nicole Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 6:58 PM
A "Vicious Circle" So sad that indeed, what our world has become. To be immortal ? Not in this world. Your thoughts touch my heart so deeply. Congratulations Harry, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy
Romios Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 6:43 PM
Congratulations, Harry Pangie
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 5:08 PM
Congratulations, Harry, on your POTD honour. A perfect Tanka - short, and poignant ! Best wishes ~ Mala
Loving Iii Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 4:38 PM
Bullying on a world wide scale. and yes history repeats itself.
La France Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 4:35 PM
Harry, congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance
Dietrich Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 4:20 PM
short and to the point. You picked a great way to do that topic, harry. Good job.
Rose  Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 2:45 PM
War is a mindless game, if they used logic, they'd all put down their guns, but they don't how sad, maybe if they started thinking with their hearts, there would be a Holy revolution, of the 3rd kind, lol, sending love and light :)
Lawrence Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 12:24 PM
Yes dear Harry war supersedes logic … An age old tale repeating itself once again . Poignant write ! Big congratulations on POTD! Hugs, Susan :)
Buehler Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations on POTD with this marvelous tanka, Harry. It is in my faves. Have a nice day, Evelyn
Buhagiar Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 8:54 AM
Congrats on your deserved POTD.
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