Cona Adams Poet Rhyme

What Price, War

We taught our son to stand and fight
and like a viper stalk his prey,   
to brave the day, embrace the night
to stay alert and join the fray.
A tent will be his new hotel,
we did not tell him war is hell.

But glory sung and battles won
with ribbons earned and heroes' fame,
the call to serve has now begun
and with this war, our age-old game.
'We pray you fight," war leaders shout,
"for we must drive those raiders out."

He works, he trains, he dons his gear,
his pride intact, he's bluff with hope;
as yet, he does not smell the fear.
He's bold and sure he's trained to cope,
but freedom's fickle flag flies high
and mocks the death rain from the sky.

And as the bombs burst near his head,
he dares not stop, he takes his stand,
while we at home compute the dead
and mothers weep throughout the land.
A soldier's pride is all but lost,
for now he numbers freedom's cost.

Dedicated to all those who serve, and to all those who wait at home, and fill the air with prayer.

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Joseph Adler November 30, 2016 at 1:21 PM wonderful antiwar poem. thanks! Cona Adams November 30, 2016 at 2:53 PM Thank you, Joseph, for visiting to read, and for taking the time to leave an encouraging comment. All the best.

Robert Nehls January 7, 2015 at 11:04 AM What a great poem this is, Cona. I love the line, "but freedoms fickle flag flies high." Very good insight and so easy to read and understand. Loved it, my friend.... Robert. Cona Adams January 7, 2015 at 2:08 PM Thank you, Robert. So glad you liked the poem. War is horrible, and it breaks our hearts over and over again as it continues. But prayer is a mighty "home-front" weapon.

Shadow Hamilton December 8, 2014 at 7:05 PM a hearfelt poem Cona ty for liking Africa. War is never good all involved suffer hugs 7 Cona Adams December 9, 2014 at 6:21 AM Thank you, Shadow, for taking the time to read and comment. Much appreciated.

Robert Stoner Jr December 8, 2014 at 6:17 PM good write Cona ,great message well conveyed, thanks much Cona Adams December 9, 2014 at 6:23 AM Thank you, Robert, for your generous comment.