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This is War

June 10, 2012
By bigblue GOLD, New Market, Maryland
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Bombs rain down,
Ash all around.
The people are dead,
Hearts of lead.
Chemicals fly,
Down from the sky.
Look, for this is war.
The land is torn,
Scarred,
And marred.
The earth has been filled,
With the blood that has spilled.
Fought without honor,
Many were slaughtered.
Look, for this is war.
What is it good for?

© Claire V., Lubbock, TX

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This was written to express my anti-war sentiments, and to describe the affects of war.
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bigblue GOLD said...
on Jun. 27 2012 at 4:03 pm
bigblue GOLD, New Market, Maryland
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Wow, thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
bigblue GOLD said...
on Jun. 27 2012 at 4:03 pm
bigblue GOLD, New Market, Maryland
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Wow, many thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Caleb.Andrews said...
on Jun. 25 2012 at 8:40 pm
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Wow! Exceptional poem! Honestly, I'm not generally a fan of anti-war poetry, but this really is a great poem! Kudos in the highest!
bigblue GOLD said...
on Jun. 21 2012 at 3:58 pm
bigblue GOLD, New Market, Maryland
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Thank you! I can't stand war. its pointless. 

 

Ashers101 DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 21 2012 at 3:55 pm
Ashers101 DIAMOND, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
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I <3 love this poem. I don't like war either