This Fight Of Yours

We are unwilling combatants in this fight of yours.

Veterans of harmony; we asked not, for any wars.   

 

We stand before you, white flags all bloodied and torn,

as we sacrifice ourselves for this oath you have sworn.

We are a rose with no petals, left only the thorn;

our innocence the collateral of this hatred you have born.

 

We fell and are felled, in this skirmish for nonentity;

for a war that was birthed in the loss of their equity.

Their freedom was the crime, our souls the penalty,

the innocent the victims of this ceaseless enmity.  

 

We are naught but victims in this fight of yours.

Soldiers of peace; we asked not, for any wars.   

 

You named the terms and drew the bloody lines,

only to abandon all honour as you lay your ruinous mines.  

Upon your hands the blood of our people shines,

their screams coiled tight about you as if vines.  

 

The line between virtuous and immoral is quick to be blurred,

in this hell you have fashioned and the evil you have spurred.

Your voice amongst millions is the only to be heard;

your speech the wicked gospel, the tyrant word.

 

We are prisoners of war in this fight of yours.

Warriors of freedom; we asked not, for any wars.

Reviews

[Skai Rain]

I loved this poem because the message expressed is one that I strongly agree with. Well written and gives the reader a feeling. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work!

[Tash Hill]

Thank you again for reading! I truly believe that war is something that everyone should be against! I'm glad that it gave you some "feelings," lol :)

[NoelHC]

A strong anti-war stance expressed well, and it points the finger directly at those responsible. The soldiers are not the ones making the decisions, but thankfully there are people that are prepared to serve. We honour those soldiers here on November 11, Remembrance Day, to mark the end of WWI, I believe you do the same on Anzac Day.
Well done.

[Tash Hill]

Again, you have taken the time to read and comment! You truly never fail!
Yes, war is, and always has been nothing but a result of mislaid blame, greediness and the unwillingness to learn and accept. No matter how much we like to think that it is the fault of one who is willing to lay their life down to protect those they love, but the result of political and religious (I use the word RELIGION and not FAITH here) leaders who are trying to thrust their ideals, beliefs and wants upon the shoulders of others.

We also have a remembrance day on 11.11. As we were also part of the war. ANZAC day is a separate but not completely different day in Australia.

[R Smith]

a superb write and condemnation of war Tash, you have summed up the futility of war very well :)

[Tash Hill]

Thank you so very much for reading and especially for taking the time to comment! I truly appreciate it, especially on a subject such as this one!