So what if I don't [1-28-09]

My view on war...

At the flicker of a candle light
drop of a dime
Nothing is alright
Stand up and fight
Country to country
man to man
Gun to gun
hand to hand
-Take a weapon
Take a stand.
As the world is dying
Men, women,-Children crying
Leaders bold facedly lying
Watch the world freeze and burn
Feel the world cease to turn.
Stand strong
Stand proud
Even as you die
Spill your pride on the ground.
Only death, stillness,-cold surround you.
Your flag still waves in your country's possession
Your spirit proceeds to press on.
Fighting for the country you once stood for
You will fight until there is no more.
So what if I don't?
It's a flag, a world, a life
-A place made of stupidity, numbness, STRIFE.
It's not my place, I will not stand
I take a seat: drop your hand
"Die for this. My cries will echo,
Yelling at your breathless body
'PLEASE! DON'T GO!'
At least now you feel like a priceless Somebody."
So what if I don't agree?
So what if I think poorly of my country?
If it takes your life
I'll only hate it more.
You think that's right?
Before you go, Even the score,
They take you from me
Make sure they know who you are.
You may have pride
You may have wit
But once you're gone
You can't do a thing with it.
Spill your blood for heartless people
See how many will thank you.
You think war is right?
So what if I don't?
You'll stand for a pitiful country
So what if I won't?
War takes lives
Leaves children without parents
Takes husbands from their wives
Take a stand.-DIE
I'll take a seat
-Avoid the news
At least now you won't ask why.

Reviews

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I really like this one...I have different views because I believe there is a time for war & a time to say enough is enough. But this poem is great, your format & rythem is amazing!!