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For What Have All These People Died?

August 3, 2011
By Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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Napoleon, for what across Europe did you sweep?
For what reason did you make your opposition weep?
Why, Alexander, oh, the Great, did you go on, to conquer who was free?
Spilt blood of those who did not bow could fill a sea.
Wilhelm, on France you did encroach for lust of power.
How could you cause so many deaths in the battle hour?
To Hitler, I cry out, “Why did you hate? Why did you loathe? What did they do to you?”
Those who you weakened, those who you slew.
Khengis Han, why did you lead your men to plunder, to kill, to darken hearts with fear?
How could worthless riches be priced higher than lives of people dear?
Of genius all of you were great!
But it was of conquest and of hate!
Why, with simple life you were not satisfied?
Pain and sorrow , you brought, for what, tell me, have all these people died?

© Steve A., Goodyear, AZ

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This is one of first attempts at poetry. Tell me what you think, whether this is any good. Brutal honesty appreciated :)
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Blue4indigo PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 30 2011 at 8:52 am
Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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Thank you very much.
Anonymous_7 SILVER said...
on Aug. 29 2011 at 9:19 pm
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Wow! This is amazing, very creative, and it flows really well!

 

Blue4indigo PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 23 2011 at 9:52 am
Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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Haha, thank you!
Danealle SILVER said...
on Aug. 22 2011 at 7:01 pm
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Love this! I like how you actually try and make your poems flow unlike most teenagers who just close their eyes and put in line breaks. 
ambnyc SILVER said...
on Aug. 22 2011 at 2:09 pm
ambnyc SILVER, Rego Park, New York
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True, they've got a lot of bloodshed in common. Nevertheless, it's a thought-provoking poem. The last line really ties it together.
Blue4indigo PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 22 2011 at 1:57 pm
Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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Thank you, I guess, though, you are right. Hitler was of a different sort... definitely much more evil, insane, etc. But all of them were the causes of such bloodshed, Hitler even more than the others.
ambnyc SILVER said...
on Aug. 22 2011 at 12:09 pm
ambnyc SILVER, Rego Park, New York
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This is touching. I like the allusions to the real-life characters. The only thing is, I'm not sure if Hitler should be classed alongside Napoleon and Alexander the Great. But it was a wonderful poem!
Blue4indigo PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 15 2011 at 8:57 am
Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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Thank you very much!
Blue4indigo PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 15 2011 at 8:55 am
Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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Thank you, I'm really glad you do :)
WithPenAndScript DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 14 2011 at 9:59 pm
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Love it, I love teh allusions to the people and the rhyme. It really make syou think how so many died for some ruthless rulers. Beautiful :)
secrets_of_silence GOLD said...
on Aug. 14 2011 at 5:21 pm
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OMG I LOVE THIS
Blue4indigo PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 13 2011 at 5:39 pm
Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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Thank you very much!
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on Aug. 13 2011 at 4:52 pm
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Wow Blue4, Two words: Freakin' Beautiful. I've never seen poetry that blend into history so smoothly before. Five stars, Blue4
Blue4indigo PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 13 2011 at 12:10 pm
Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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Thanks again :D
Blue4indigo PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 13 2011 at 12:09 pm
Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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Thank you, thank you! I'm so glad you like it!
Lola_Black GOLD said...
on Aug. 13 2011 at 11:51 am
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You want brutal honesty? Here it is: This poem freakin' rocks! It really doesn't matter how many poems you've written, as long as they're good. And this one is. By the way, I love how you mentioned worthless riches. Nice play on words!
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 13 2011 at 11:46 am
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM, ????, Ohio
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GASP! everyone should like ur poetry!!! its sooo freakin good!!!!!!!! :)(:
Blue4indigo PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 11 2011 at 8:54 pm
Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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it is so amazing to know that someone likes my poetry, even more so because this is my second or third poem I've written!
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 11 2011 at 5:56 pm
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM, ????, Ohio
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wow this was just plain moving. It was very very good. U are a very good poet and I cant wait for more! :)(:
Blue4indigo PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 8 2011 at 7:27 pm
Blue4indigo PLATINUM, Sturbridge, Connecticut
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Thank you so much!