Abosede Ogundare Poet Free verse

We Could Have Been Warriors We Still Are

We could have been borders away from home 
Fighting battles we know not of 
Walking between bullets 
Stepping on iron made traps 

We could have been warriors 

But our hearts just wouldn't stop fighting 
War of love for the ones our heart beat for 
For those beautiful angels 
We just couldn't risk walking between bullets 

If not...  We could have been warriors 

For our unborn replica inside our jewels 
The thoughts of never holding them 
All because of some war we know not of
We want them the privilege of knowing us 

If not...  We could have been warriors 

We aren't cowards,  we are strong and brave!
But the war within our hearts has been won 
By warriors without gun our hearts beat for 

If not.. We could have been warriors 

But here,  we raise a toast 
To the true warriors who walked between bullets 
Who fought borders away from home 
Loyal soldiers who fought for their nation 
For the true heroes they are 
For the legacy they laid between dangers 

Like them... We could have been warriors 





Inspired by the movie "Love and Honor " directed by Kamen Velkovsky,  Sheri Davani.
 
© Abosede Ogundare 2016

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Oliver Muchuma January 2, 2017 at 7:56 AM Good piece love the refrain

Richard Lamoureux December 31, 2016 at 6:39 PM One of the bet I have read today. I like the effect of the repeating line.

Eileen Manassian December 31, 2016 at 12:38 AM Lovely write. I love how you used a refrain to bring this truth home so well. Yes, some risk their lives so that we can dream big dreams and enjoy freedom. Great write. Abosede Ogundare December 31, 2016 at 5:22 AM Thanks for your kind words Eileen...Those who risk their lives for their nation are real heroes. We pray all war stops and peace reigns.

Eve Roper December 29, 2016 at 3:13 PM Very nice tribute to those that are fighting the unwanted wars, and yes our hearts have won our war with God... thank you for sharing hugs eve Abosede Ogundare December 30, 2016 at 9:31 AM It was a pleasure sharing this poem Eve, lets pray God heal our land and there should be an end to all war.

Paul Callus December 28, 2016 at 11:21 AM You write from the heart, Abosede; sincerity gives added meaning to your words. May in time all wars be replaced by peace and love! ~ Regards // paul Abosede Ogundare December 30, 2016 at 9:27 AM Amen to your prayer Paul, thanks for your kind comments always.

Joanna Daniel December 28, 2016 at 9:33 AM This one is a great tribute to all those soldiers fighting for our country, Abosede:) Abosede Ogundare December 30, 2016 at 9:26 AM Thanks Jo.

Demetrios Trifiatis December 28, 2016 at 5:48 AM Profound writing, gracious message dear, Abosede! Welcome to our poetic family! happy New Year! Abosede Ogundare December 30, 2016 at 9:13 AM Thanks for your kind words Demetrios. And it's an honour to be part of the poetic family.