War

Nothing was ever right, 
Yet it seemed it was.
Families fell apart,
and homeless grew together.
Mothers lost their Sons,
Fathers lost their Daughters.
The government tried to hide the truth,
But the truth came out.
Now people will suffer
from loss of loved one.
Loved one loosing their families.
Think of the people that will lose everything they've got,
before you blow them to pieces.
Think of the kids who will loose their home,
when you blow up a house.
Think of how you would feel if you were the one 
on the other side of the bazooka.
How would you feel,
As someone murders the life you had,
and all the memories it went with it.
Think,
Believe,
Because that's what you are making them see.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Mcclellan Avatar
January 10, 2012 at 12:29 PM
I have a poem called Soldier's Freedom that you might like to read... its at www.booksie.com/razorblade
Saucillo Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 1:15 PM
damn, this is really good as well. you have a great knack for using very few words to make such an impact with your writing. great job! keep writing.
Smith Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 9:36 AM
this is a very good poem and it is sad that we live in a time when there is so much war going on and for what reason? this was a good and very well written piece. Jo
Sings Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 9:20 AM
Wow. This is powerful and sad. Very good though.
Brown Avatar
December 16, 2009 at 3:42 PM
Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry with us today Johneta. Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Excellent commentary on the tragedies of war, Johneta. The losses become quite personal to those whose loved ones die, but only the government can put an end to war. Unfortunately, we do not seem to be headed for peace in the Mideast. Blessings and Christmas joy, Carolyn
Sledge Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Very nice, taking on the perspective of the victim and elaborating, just brilliant!
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