War And Peace Poem by Obed dela Cruz

War…
If this vile and foolish thing is existing
I pray that a reason be found to stop it
Because war is an unjustified murder
And it is a sickness without a sure cure.
It haunts and destroys them who desires for it
And it laughs at them who by it was deceived.

Peace…
It is the most artful among all arts
And they who desires for it can be called “wise”.
Unlike war, it gives human beings toughness
Because it’s a tough work to let peace exists.
Let those who let it stay be filled of honor.
Let those who fought for it be known forever!

If war exists, blame all wrong philosophies
But if peace lives, thank mercy and forgiveness.

Copyright © 2009 by Obed Dela Cruz

(November 24,2009; Marikina City)

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