Jane Dougherty’s nonet challenge, includes my attempt, but there are some brilliant, vivid poems here. Most of the poems are about war and remembrance.
The challenge running through last week was on the theme of war and remembrance. Who could have known that there would have been another layer of horror to add to the unbearably monstrous pile we’ve already accumulated in our role as most intelligent, civilized and advanced species on the planet?
There was, as usual, a wealth of poetry inspired by this most emotive theme. Here are the nonets.
First was Ben Naga—couldn’t agree more.
THE PATH TO PEACE
No more rage, no more hate, no more war
No more rage, no more hate, no more
No more rage, no more hate, no
No more rage, no more hate
No more rage, no more
No more rage, no
No more rage
No more
No
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Next, Peter Bouchier’s poem,
Armistice
fight
your way
towards peace
so that you may
bloom like a poppy
the battlefield is wide
there is room…
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Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
So many beautiful poems on the subject there, Merril. I loved yours with its historical touch.
Aww, thanks, Luanne. You’re sweet. 🙂
Such a pleasure to read them.
Thanks for reblogging, Merril.
Love these poems. Love peace. Thank you.
Thanks, Shirley. There are some true poets in the group. I liked the love and peace theme, too.