Where are the people seeking peace?

Thank you dear Marianne for the song.

When will we seek peace, not separation?

1- I found 24 bodies in a river in Bosnian.

Just old people, women and children.

Me and my soldiers body bags them.

They were murders by  the hammer.

To save bullets.

We prayed and cried for them.

This is all we could do.

2- In Africa, starvation left dead bodies everywhere.

 My soldiers and me.

We collected the body of the dead.

We buried then in mass graves.

Dead bodies will create sickness and disease.

We did pray for them.

3- After Death Valley,

me and many soldiers had to go to Death Valley in Iraq.

We collected 10,000 dead Iraqi soldiers bodies.

Some were in pieces and we gave them.

The mercy killing.

A shot to make their death less painful.

I learn, the Iraqi soldiers.

Just men dying for the hate of another.

4- War, my friend.

No-one will win.

Coyote

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Your poem is a haunting and powerful reflection on the realities of war and the human cost of conflict. The descriptions of finding bodies in Bosnia, collecting the dead in Africa, and mercy killing in Iraq are all deeply disturbing and evoke a sense of horror and tragedy. The idea of praying for the dead is a poignant reminder of the human toll of war and the need for compassion and empathy in the face of such suffering. The final lines about war being a no-win situation are a sobering reminder of the futility and senselessness of violence. Overall, your poem is a powerful and moving exploration of the human cost of war and the need for peace and understanding in the face of such devastation.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Bhuyanshi. I am tire of war and I don't want my grandchildren fighting old wars and old hate.

[Lydia Shutter]

So impactful, John! Mercy killings, the atrocities of war, putting people in body bags....the life of a soldier is filled with horrific events. These events can haunt you forever. You are right, no one wins. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right dear Lydia. Men, who want war. Never fought in a war. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[moog-drika]

This poem speaks volumes about the urgent need for peace and unity in our world. It reminds us that war only leads to pain and loss for everyone involved.
All the personal experiences and emotions did shine through, giving the piece an authentic and heartfelt quality.
Keep sharing your powerful perspective with others—it's sure to make an impact.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear friend. I appreciate the strong and amazing comment.

[Beccy]

I think that if the few, (and compared to the world population, there are few,) who start wars were obliged to be the first to go to the front line and risk death, war would disappear like so much chaff in the wind; because they are mostly cowards, hid safe in their ivory towers and with no wish to personally suffer for their 'cause.'

So too, I believe, would deprivation and starvation become a thing of the past if the despotic leaders of certain countries were forced to share in their peoples misery.

A powerful write.

Beccy.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Beccy. Rich countries sell weapons of death. I hope one day. We can know peace. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[red93]

Strong Write Coyote - Let us pray for Peace in our time as all good people do. ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Coyote Poetry]

I pray too my friend. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Miss Sharon]

(War, my friend. No-one will win.) So true...nor will we ever learn it seems. ~Sharon

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe you are right dear Sharon. Our leaders will always seek war and profit. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Dave Brown]

A very graphic write
I have never been that close to death
I sympathize with you having seen the terrible things you have been exposed to and still be able to remain the sane and concerned person you are.
Every time I think of that b*****d Putin (just one of so many others) and the misery he is causing, I wonder where slime like that comes from.
It brings tears when I think of that kind of vicious slaughter and just furthers my view of what a terribly flawed species we are.
Take care.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Dave. Old soldiers pray for peace. We are tire of war. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[John the Baptist]

Pretty graphic memoirs here, C. No one should have to look upon such scenes. I can't figure out why we keep doing this.

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too my friend. Evil men, evil leaders, evil countries are many. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes John, nobody wins in war....death is rampant...bodies are not identified, just thrown into a mass grave...those who were in agony were mercifully killed... this is a world wide problem s You and many other gave your lives for their countries; some came back, wounded, others were wounded mentally; their families suffered as well.... There are no winners in war... nice write!
Best, B

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right dear Betty. No winners in war and thank you dear friend for reading and the comment.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome dear friend
Best, B

[Stella Armour]

War is so futile but this ugliness is the result of greed from those who profess to be our leaders.

How soul destroying for you and all the soldiers who have to deal with the aftermath of war John.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Stella for reading and the comment. Some men and women can escape the memories. I remember when the Holidays are near.

[Stella Armour]

yes pts actually causes many suicides ..