Set to the wind

 

The wind is blowing softly tonight

waving a white flag

After the brutal battle of words

Stories left untold

From those that wish to be forgiven

Words that should not have been said

On both sides of the battle

Apologies unheard

Broken arrows

Offered in peace

Thrown back in defiance

Let the silence heal this war

Sorry

Says it all

It takes a strong man

To say these words

And a stronger man

to accept them

A broken arrow

A sign of peace

Two sides to every story

Who needs to take a side

when the arrow is broken?

You cannot win a war

that has been set to the wind

The white flag waving

in hopes of peace

Let it go

And you too shall

Have peace

Set it to the wind

and let it go

Reviews

[Rain]

I am also impressed. Lay the sword down. When a man lays it down , when he feels still under attack, it is a true sign he wants peace. I understand your words, they go beyond pride, and ego , they question character and dignity. You lose both in battles like you speak. I bow to your wisdom. Love Rain..

[Captain Blackheart (The..]

I love the poem... such a wonderful write and I love your favorite quote :)

Wonderful!!!

[enchantedsleeper]

Very good write. Your poem evokes peaceful images of white flags and gentle breezes. I also agree that it takes someone strong to say 'sorry' and mean it.

[Pema Dorje]

"There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on a higher ground in that lifetime." Maxwell Anderson

[Cold Coffee Magazine]

I like that quote, it speaks to me.

As to your poem, "what did you call me?" "Don't you throw that, it ws an anniversery gift!"

Is it liek this for some? I think it is and that is too bad.
Thank you for sharing

Dave.

[Brette Medb]

I loved the imagery and the sadness underlying this... it is true there is no way to win a war....the broken arrow was a great symbol in this poem... great write.


Brette

[Amor-de-angel]

Such pefect words. Beautiful work

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Beautifully penned and so true a write. Great write. debileah

[Dezaraye]

So beautiful. This flows so eloquently and is a powerful pen.

[wesley storer]

Words that are true for all at one time or another. I give you 100 points.