This is Real War

This is Real War

Up the hill, there was a war

No weapons needed, he told us so

 This is real war

How could we fight without weapons?

“No weapons!” he said. “This is real war.”

There is no war without weapons?

Bring your hearts, bring your souls

This is real war

We listened not and packed the weapons

How could we win without real weapons?

The world watched as we wore the armour

Kisses from the children, tears from our mothers

“Come back son,” my father whispered

With Beautiful memories in our hearts and mind

We began the journey up the hill

Up the hill, there was a war

Then we arrived

Over my shield, I saw no enemies

All day and still no war

Then, Hunger struck from East to West

North to South diseases spread

Broken hearts screaming in pain

Greed flourished without shame

Lies became our daily feast

Poverty loving every other day but Christmas

Jealousy, my enemy, became my friend

Hatred devoured my heart

Courage escaped the stinking fear

We bathed in waters of discrimination

Baptised ourselves in the name race

If hope was there, I must have killed him

My best friend religion deserted me

The nature I loved, my enemy destroyed

Then we cried … I cried

“Is this the war?”

“Real War,” He said

I told you, no weapons

Bring love, and lots of love

This is Real War

Author's Note

I enjoyed writing this :) I had to stop myself before it turned into a chapter, else I would start on another book.

Reviews

[Claire Twinn]

It would be so amazing if we could fight hate with love, although would it mean the hippies would rule the world?!

[Frieda P]

This is nothing short of brilliant, a real stunner, such a thought provoking read....well done, excellent!

[william keepers]

This is a magnificent and thought provoking write J. Really, there is no war outside of us. Only the war within that we project outward. And as you so eloquently express, the only thing that can bring the war to an end is Love. You are absolutely right. No weapons needed.

[Shay]

i loved it, it was really good, thank you so much for sharing

[Ana Soo]

This is philosophical and well thought out. They say, when there is enemy within, the enemies outside easily destroy you. Well penned!

[Ayvid N]

The stakes are higher in the real war and the enemy to be conquered is mostly within. Only love can remedy all.
You are a clever poet.

[Ravyne Hawke]

Beautifully written. Love the concept of "real war", I think we tend to forget about social issues as being methods of war and just cling to wars of weapons where you rarely see your enemies. Thanks for sharing the beauty of this.

[Zoelouise]

I enjoyed reading this a lot. Great message

[Leigh]

A great message conveyed in a great piece of writing

[oxo]

very creative in using words to describe your emotions. nice writer. :)