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War

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Marching, warring,
Shooting, screaming,
Hiding in a foreign desert
Ambush, trenches,
Wrenching pain
She’s far away.
Wonder, wander,
“Sir, Commander,
grant a furlough,
please, Sir,
see my sadness.”
Soldier, go, son,
find out what you must.

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Author: Maggie

I am a retired language arts teacher from Michigan who has published a book of poems. I write poetry in the classic forms. My reading interests are non-fiction, especially in the areas of medicine and spirituality. I am a pianist, and also enjoy word puzzles and games.

2 thoughts on “War

  1. War. What is it good for?

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