Songs of Glory (anti - war) (poem) by Ian R Thorpe on AuthorsDen

Songs of Glory (anti - war)
by Ian R Thorpe → (All Poetry by Ian R Thorpe)
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A poem about the pointlessness of war whether the cause be religion or politics. Governments always work the partiotism scam on us but is there really anything noble about dying for one's country, flag or religion? There is only one justification for war and that is the spontaneous rebelion against oppression and tyranny by the people.
Above the land bold flags are rising, Old men speak, their words despising Enemies beyond the shore. From dawn 'til sunset fanfares ringing Echo sounds of children singing Songs of glory, songs of war From city, town, village and valley, Ardent for victory young men rally To defend their nation's cause, Marching to their fields of glory To repeat the age old story And sing again the songs of war Distant sounds of warplanes bringing Payload of death from far lands winging Filling minds with fear and wonder. Far from conflict and the slaying In churches wives and mothers praying Their lives will not be torn asunder Far from home the armies muster Inspired by some general's bluster Right is theirs, they must prevail. And they march, so many heroes, caught up in this mad bolero, towards the batteries vicious hail. Across the country cries of mourning Widows, orphans, victory scorning, Lament the men who sing no more From the debris of destruction, Flourishing among corruption and suffering spring the seeds of war In young hearts old hatreds nurtured, Carried on to flower in the future. Retold forever in tones of awe, Legends of warlords whose endeavour clothes in such patriotic fervour evil that fuels songs of war. Copyright 2003 : Ian Thorpe Read a good article on the folly of patriotism Does war Have To Be Inevitable And the human cost of war includes... Islamic State Threatens UK - Cameron
Stage is set for cataclysmic wars

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 23, 2015

You verses "speak" of a universal and timeless theme of this life/world. Sadly, as can easily be witnessed, nothing has changed. There are just many more means of waging war. Earthians appear intent on their eventual removal from this planet. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell

Reviewed on October 7, 2007

I hate the war, period. It's senseless, useless and until were all dead it wont stop. You've written a well meaning verse, I don't know what I'd do without you.

Love, Janet xoxoxo

Reviewed by Jerry Kays

Reviewed on May 23, 2007

oh so true ...

Reviewed by Richard Vallance (Reader)

Reviewed on June 7, 2003

BINGO!

Of course, those inane and cruel right wing, Neo-Nazis running certain countries these days (I won't name the nations, for fear of offending some readers, though I myself could care less), indeed, indeed, GLORY and "Honour" (excuse me, "Honor" and almighty Patriotism for the Homeland MUST reign supreme!

Humbug!

You've sure got balls to write incisive and
truthful stuff like this.

Thanks again, Ian!

Richard Vallance,
Sonnet Critic, Poetry Life and Times (UK)
Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA

Reviewed by Candida Eittreim

Reviewed on May 27, 2003

Snicker... The songs of glory have turned into the whispers of shame among those who care much for such things. I find this quote germane: "Violence is the last resort of the incompetent"

Candy

Reviewed by Sara Russell

Reviewed on February 7, 2003

I agree with you on this one, Ian. I am putting together an online page of anti-war poems. If you would like this one added to it, drop me a line.... Sara.

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen

Reviewed on January 12, 2003

Sagacious write, Ian.

Erin
:)

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on January 11, 2003

1-11-03

Most Excellent___ Dubya Can He Read,i.e.Majority Never Got past 3rd Grade Mentality __Most Read Between Lines To Overcome It!

Lan__Keep Up This Great Stuff As Always, Thank You For Your Comments!

Your Friend, TRASK

Reviewed by Calendula Petal (Reader)

crumbs.......you know how to...dont you....
glad you couldnt wait .....loved it.

Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader)

Excellent, Ian. Songs of glory. That's what it's all about. US can probably get the "job" done in about a month with all of its weapons of mass destruction. Hell, they'll kill a lot of people. But it's all in the name of "freedom". This reminds me of a recent interview with Noam Chomsky.

Q: Do you think the Bush Administration is bluffing about attacking Iraq?

A: Not at all. I think they are desperately eager to win an easy victory over a defenseless enemy, so they can strut around as heroes and liberators, to the rousing cheers of the educated classes. It�s as old as history.

http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=14701

Reviewed by Tien Avielle (Reader)

THANK YOU, Ian - thank you for not waiting - this needs no polishing - the message rings clearly.

Reviewed by Deborah Carter

This is a very good write Ian...war leaves casualties far above human sacrifice

Reviewed by john zimmerman

the story is an old one--the siren song of Glory -- leads to some bloody ditch -- whose capture or defense means little

good write

jonh +

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Excellent and powerful write.
Very vivid imagery , Ian.
Outstanding!!!!