Would That There Would Be A World Poem by Susan Williams

Would That There Would Be A World

Rating: 5.0


Would that there would be a world
in which our Fathers, Brothers, Sons, and Husbands
would never again have to go to war
against other Fathers, Brothers, Sons, And Husbands.
.
Would that there would be a world
in which our Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, and Wives
would never again have to go to war
against other Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, and Wives.
.
Would that there would be a world
in which nobody
shot anybody
anywhere.
.
.~~~~~~~~~~~©2021 Susan Williams.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Richard Wlodarski 18 April 2021

Susan, I pray every day for such a world.

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M Asim Nehal 16 April 2021

Profound, we all want this world to become like what you think, may be our collective efforts will help our offspring to see and dwell in that world. Let us hope for the best. Thoughtful poem. Nothing less than Full stars.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 15 April 2021

A powerful poem with a meaningful message. I hope and pray there will never be war again. It must always be abhorred. Beautifully conveyed and crafted. To my Poem List

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Dr Dillip K Swain 15 April 2021

I profusely admire the poet's quest for peace reflected in this great poem. Top score!

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Bill Cantrell 15 April 2021

That will come to pass one day when the meek inherit the earth, great poem Susan

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Dr Dillip K Swain 18 June 2021

Superb! A wonderful composition...5 stars

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bri edwards 11 June 2021

This week PH shows considerable improvement (for me) over what it's been for months. I may even visit a LOT MORE often than i did for months. bri ;)

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bri edwards 11 June 2021

Susan, Google's note said that 'would', as used by you' is an 'old-fashioned' use, with a different meaning, meaning 'wish'.

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bri edwards 11 June 2021

I won't argue against your 'wish'. I looked up 'would that' and found this: ' The form would that is effectively the same as wish that or would rather that.'

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Rebecca Navarre 17 May 2021

Excellent Oh Wow! ... Dear Lord we pray! .. Deeply moving filled with such heart and beauty! .. May there be peace for all! .. Definite 5 Stars! ..+++++

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