Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

Why

What would we have achieved
When the last bullet's fired
Punishment received
For those that desired

War

Why did the innocent have to die?
What was their crime?
Where does the answer to this question lie
Is it a case of wrong place, wrong time?

Perhaps we are not so innocent after all,
We, who participated in these many wars
All with the same outcome as before
That is why people die.

As the sound of the bullet fades away
Into a place unknown
There will be nobody left to kneel and pray
Dead and left to face their fate alone.

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Deb M February 14, 2023 at 12:01 AM I ditto Anonomous Scorpio’s comment Shirley! Excellent poem….Debx Shirley Hawkins February 14, 2023 at 3:05 AM Gee, Thank you, Deb XX You've got mail.

Gershon Wolf February 13, 2023 at 7:02 PM Looking back at war, what was it all for? Shirley Hawkins February 14, 2023 at 3:15 AM The cost of lives and rebuilding of both countries is a no-win situation for all concerned. Everything to lose, nothing gained, Sheer madness gone viral. Too much suffering for nothing is beyond belief.

Victor Buhagiar February 13, 2023 at 2:17 AM Man invented war because inside of him is evil. In the end he will gain nothing but sorrow. Loved your poem. Shirley Hawkins February 13, 2023 at 1:50 PM Thank you, Victor Lovely to hear from you. I hope you are keeping well. Take care, Shirley

Anonomus Scorpio February 12, 2023 at 4:36 PM So much strength and honesty in this ink! Well written Shirley very well written! Salutations A.S. Shirley Hawkins February 12, 2023 at 5:58 PM Wow!Thank you, A.S., for your kind, encouraging comment, which I appreciated very much. I hope you are having a peaceful, happy day. Take care, Shirley