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War Never Changes

February 16, 2010
By TimBonin BRONZE, Georgia, Vermont
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Through the history of the world,
Swords struck shields and spears were hurled,
Many have fought and many have died,
Among the horrible, bloody tide.

And before the time of spears and shields,
Before the rows of bloody fields,
Were sharpened sticks and a jagged rock,
Ever since we have learned to walk

War was the same, no matter when,
It happens now and it will again,
It happens to us, it will for our kin,
War claims life with an evil grin.

We try to stop it with all our might,
But no one can ever stop the fight,
The time between, it always ranges,
But War…

War never changes.

© Matt P., Monte Vista, CO

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TimBonin BRONZE said...
on Aug. 5 2010 at 6:49 pm
TimBonin BRONZE, Georgia, Vermont
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even if it wasnt a mistake, no harm done. I enjoy being critiqued about my work both positively and negatively. Also if you liked my poem, feel free to pass the link around
Whylime said...
on Aug. 5 2010 at 3:11 pm
Whylime, Brentwood, Tennessee
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Grief is the price we pay for love -- Queen Elizabeth ll<br /> Don&#039;t go there, I&#039;ll only follow -- ??? <br /> Why is a raven like a writing desk? -- The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland<br /> Chewing gum is really gross, chewing gum I hate the most -- Willy W.

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oh wait i just reread that and I was wrong... never mind. i think i thought that it didnt flow cuz i read it too fast 
Whylime said...
on Aug. 5 2010 at 3:09 pm
Whylime, Brentwood, Tennessee
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Grief is the price we pay for love -- Queen Elizabeth ll<br /> Don&#039;t go there, I&#039;ll only follow -- ??? <br /> Why is a raven like a writing desk? -- The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland<br /> Chewing gum is really gross, chewing gum I hate the most -- Willy W.

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very good and true. i get so angry when political figures are like, "yah, ima go and make peace! and then im gonna stop all the wars!" And i think are you a reincarnated god or something? because if you're not.. well then i dont think you're goin to get much progress. but yeah, haha the comment sounded wierd.. *deep breath* im a bit opinionated!SIMON COWELL CRITIQUE:  it didnt flow very well in the second paragraph: "And before the time of spears and shields, before the rows of bloody fields.." the amount of syllables wasnt equvilant.. take out "and" and it will be. over all very good.
MercedesXO DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 6 2010 at 6:57 pm
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
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&quot;I realize that life is risks. It&#039;s acknowledging the past but looking forward. It&#039;s taking chances that we will make mistakes but believeing we all deserve to be forgiven.&quot; <br /> -The Dead Tossed Waves.

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i really enjoyed that. and it rings a certain truth. i just joined today and hope that when my poems get accepted to the website people will check them out.
a.warren BRONZE said...
on Feb. 27 2010 at 3:33 pm
a.warren BRONZE, Billings, Montana
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That was pretty good
Rennie BRONZE said...
on Feb. 27 2010 at 12:29 pm
Rennie BRONZE, Abbeville, Louisiana
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You only have one life, so don&#039;t mess it up.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Logan (My little brother)

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Wow that's really good I like it a lot:) If you guys get a chance please check out my poem. My mom is the only one that commented on it lol! THANKS!
TimBonin BRONZE said...
on Feb. 26 2010 at 10:52 pm
TimBonin BRONZE, Georgia, Vermont
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thanks, spread this around if you can i would like to see what others think
sara_bakri BRONZE said...
on Feb. 26 2010 at 1:04 pm
sara_bakri BRONZE, Kearny, New Jersey
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lif is what you make it

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i really like this and this poem is true
Khary Da Writer said...
on Feb. 23 2010 at 2:18 pm
This is good stuff bro, ...good shit ...lol....u got talent