Peace Dies From Bullet Wounds Poem by Lonnie Hicks
Peace Dies From Bullet Wounds
The warrior killed;
pulled the trigger
dropped the bomb
and when asked why
he said
'it's my job.'
The militant fighter
planted the bomb
and when asked why
she said
'it is my beliefs
my values
I am committed
and therefore
am doomed to kill
and die.
The politician
sought the war
and when asked why
he said
to protect my people
I must kill,
and order men and women
take up arms and die.
The son
leaving for war
was asked
if he would kill
and why
he said
Yes, I would,
its expected
and I do it to protect
my home,
my wife
my kids.
We all would be better
off
if we didn't
kill
for
peace.
'Kill for peace'. A phrase highlighted for its absurdity. Soldiers are brave and politicians are stupid. This poem deals with a very emotive subject. It makes a good point and makes it in a very skillful way. Excellent poem.10/10.
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4/25/2024 8:52:37 AM # 1.0.0.1119
We all would be better off if we didn't kill for peace. Yes, you touch upon all aspects which include War, Terrorism and careless attitude of politicians balancing them all so well and bring out the real need which is True Peace. A wonderful poem and I my spirit lifted to find one more friend with a call to raise his voice for peace and brotherhod. Please read my 'War' and 'God is God' and any other poem you may prefer at your leisure. Thanks. Angel