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Goodness Weeps

Goodness Weeps

Delving deep into those last reserves

On edge due to shattered nerves

The furnace of battle has taken its toll

Reaching the objective an impossible goal

Now the fight is in holding a battered line

Praying reinforcements arrive in ample time

A scale of bloodshed never seen before

As all are committed to the horror of war

Land swathed in the stench of countless lost

Territory not to be relinquished at any cost

Hell has found its home on earth here today

As for unrealistic ambitions the soldiers pay

Lives are rendered a disposable commodity

As goodness weeps at the brutality it has to see.

How can there be talk of a glorious victory won,

When to humanity so much damage has been done ?

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Quixotic Tin Hat

My favorite line...."As all are committed to the horror of war" Well said as we know one life effects many.

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Richard Waters

Thank you for appreciating the effort I put into this.

Best wishes to you. 

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sparrowsong

Hello Richard...

I say daily thanks for our Soldiers and all our Warriors that keep us safe from harm...

From Bullies To War...

Thank you for sharing!

Great Write!

Hugs...

sparrowsong

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Devon La Porte

Great write Richard, this is a definite favorite of mine just so well written, the imagery captured my attention like I was watching a war movie through words, and in perfect time for Veterans Day, many thanks to all who served, well done brother my love and respect.

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Richard Waters

Thank you for such kind comments ! 

Wishing you well as always.

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Bradford

Hi Richard a great veterans day write . My dad liked it and he served in the army . A great write for our soldiers .  Cheers to you 

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Richard Waters

I am so pleased your father liked this. Thank you for the kind comments !

Best wishes !

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Tony Taylor

Sir Richard!!........the effort you put into this ~ shines!.......EVERY single line has depth...........if you read this aloud it reads like an effortless, well considered, and meaningful insight into the foundation of our forefathers intent when writing the original contributions to freedom and democracy!!............superb my friend!!...........I grew up on military bases............if I may.........on their behalf..........I salute you!!.......T xo

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Richard Waters

Thank you for such generous comments !

Best wishes !

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