Paul I'm supporting every word you penned and really proud of what you're thinking. Just I've some critiques

'been a boy and done my share of'
The word 'been' sounds better if it reads 'being'

'I have been a man and stood'
The word 'stood' can be replaced by 'standing'

'Now war roams and like any other'
The word 'roams' sound better if changed to 'is roaming'

'maybe then they will see that war is not the solution'
The word 'see' have to be replaced with words like 'know' or 'conclude' or 'realize' .. etc.
This aside, I enjoyed all the poem that many people need to be encouraged with.

I enjoyed the write, everything you've talked about happens all over the world. It's a pity to see how much power corrupts leaders making them blind to what should be the right thing to do.I too hope they'll wake up soon enough.
Brilliant write.

Hats-off, Paul..... this was a loud piece.

As Abed said "Hats-off, Paul" this piece is unique
first welcome back, I really missed reading your poems

I like how you started the poem telling how you started your life
it is very suitable for what u are writing
I must agree that politicians rarely listen to low voices and even the high ones if they came from normal citizens they will be ignored and they become blinded by their seeking after power and ignore the fact that with wars they go into they bring misery to their people.

well penned Paul and really glad to read a piece by you after so long =)

I have always admired your strength within your poetry... to me this piece screams the tears you shed... and the inner emotions need to be expressed... War is not the answer, and those innocent - they deserve peace.. and your voice needs to be heard... so shout!! I love this poem very much!!

Awesome writePaul

Lovely piece, Paul. Great to have you back!
I especially love the simile with the nation's flag. Hope to read more from you soon. Keep it up.

I love how you conveyed your message here. The transition was flawless and beautifully written. Life throws us tantrums and a means to further ask our susceptibility. We get choked up from insistant lack of deliverance from our leaders. And those who are willing to effortlessly help to the detrimental causes around us get threatened or weakened. Hence, all they can do is to quietly do what they can and leave the rest till sunshine comes.

As individuals when we're caught up between our expectations and capabilities, we invariably are uncertain of what we ought to do and what we want at times. What can bail us in such situations is to be optimistic in our actions and be constantly deeply firm in our faith. With that we'll go a long way in achieving our fated desires justly.

Life is never a smooth sail. Its always a baggage of the sweet, sour and bitter moments. How we choose to live our life and act is purely centered around our 'personas' crux'. We do have our salient character that's an exterior profile and our passive traits that is shielded even from our outlook. Creating a balance between these two is imperative in having our thoughts and actions in order. Whatever the case might be is to always live a fair life with a positive virtue.

A very good message as usual of you.
Kudos!
:-))..