That is a good question. One we may never have a answer for. The purpose seem to have blurred and all we're left with is "when"

Replace War with Love
Love our Enemies.
I just wish our foes
could get to these poems of yours.
Best wishes
Miller

A question politicians are ducking these days. Strong write, Z. What Armstead said. ;-)

The rhythm of frustration has a life of its own here in this write, Zenith, and you quietly pose unanswerable questions that lay deeply buried in the heart of the beast... well written!

Beautifully expressed...~DarkBard~

We asked the same question too everyday. I like the parade of words in this poem. The power of this poem lies between the words. Love this.

~ Sandie May Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~

I loved the insistent rhythm of this powerful poiece Zee. Let's hope people remember to ask the question come November.
love
Ian

A moving piece, Zenith. Frustration does truly mount. Sadly, it is often the case that the powers that be believe the lie that "might is right." Humanity remains enslaved by ignorance and cruelty; its evolution will remain stymied until these chains are broken. Nice work, POET!

I would sure like to know why.
Seems people have been at war with each other forever.
Maybe things will be different one day.

Peace and sunshine
HH

Powerful question, shame few have the answer...great write...best wishes Andrea

Yes it's a valid question.

'ASK WAR WAR WHY'

I wish we had the answer.

Excellent and powerfully felt, this was such an excellent poem,

Reindeer

This is so eloquent and could apply really to any killing or war.
Nicely done and thank you for visiting me also.
Hooves

I agree with Jude on this. Well done, Zenith. Love and peace to you. Regis

Zenith...this is a very profound write...well done...Fletcher B

because we are still very primitive creatures ...

well done!

Powerful poetry, Zenith!!! That question has been asked since mankind has taken up arms against one another. I think the only answer is because we have never learned to just love one another without conditions!!!

Yes Why??

Love Tinka

Wonderful composition of a succession of worthy thoughts that prove that the soul is still alive and beating to life's rhythm - and yet the mind is struggling to stay on top of the numbing sensation of a world gone mad... perhaps... but, maybe, just my take on this surgical write, Zenith. The linking repetitions make this a very powerful and observational poem, thank you... but I wince at saying "thank you" for a piece of art inspired by such sobering reality. Bless you, Z. Kate xx

My thoughts exactly. Great write.

~Z~ You know me as well through my poetry as anyone else does here, but I will spare you my thoughts on this subject and tell you I appreciate this poem more than you'll ever know. Thanks ~Z~, Lisa

Zenith has there ever been peace? Loved the way you structered this
poem. It give it grat effect. Strong and prowerful words dear. Bill Murray

Good question, but I'm afraid few, if any of of us, will have an answer for it. Well done.

Carmen

Such an excellent message to the world of war...hope it helps, if it doesn't, then Why?

Good to see you posting of late ~Z~, Peace, Ed & Rufuz (& thanks for your comments/reviews)

A great emotional piece. Who have asked a timely question, WHY?

This is so true, Zenith! Powerful poem!

Why? It's a four letter word that starts with the second letter of the alphabet that has outgrown the White House lawn. That's my free speech commentary.

blessin's Z,
cynth'ya

Powerful message and excellent ryhme scheme make this one a joy to read. Great job.

"War why not?". Greed answers
I think this all I can say as far as this question is concerned. I see and live with war in Sosmalia and everyday is another day of mourning, of fretting and bleeding. We can make this the best question of the year.
Thanks
abdi

I wish warmongers' eyes open with such intense poetry...If wishes were horses....LOL

This is moving and so true.
Font color sets it off well Zenith!!!!
Another day yes... Will it ever end?

lady Peg