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According to History

January 29, 2022
By LiteraryMe PLATINUM, Dayton, Ohio
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LiteraryMe PLATINUM, Dayton, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
“The earth has music for those who listen.” —William Shakespeare

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According to history

I can’t have what I want.

I wish for peace,

A place of safety,

But according to history,

Peace only comes from war,

And I don’t want war.

 

According to history

I can’t have what I want.

I wish for justice,

Truth above all,

But according to history,

Justice is enacted through war,

And I don’t want war.

 

According to history

I can’t have what I want.

I wish for freedom,

Chances and choices,

But according to history,

Freedom comes after war,

And I don’t want war.

 

According to history

I can’t have what I want,

There is only war.

© Jessica G., Omro,WI

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on Sep. 1 2022 at 10:27 pm
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I love how your topics are just so different than modern world topics! Great poetry! Again keeping up the good work !