You Can't Repay That Debt

War is indeed a horrible thought but we have what we have today because these brave people fought for it. I sometimes wonder if people who take our freedom for granted really know what it would feel like to live under a dictator... internet access being one of the things in this modern society that we take for granted one can only imagine what it would be like if it was controlled (just an example that I think most will relate to) although there are plenty of worse atrocities I could mention.

I'm glad to see this nominated and I hope those who read it will stop for a moment to appreciate what we have and why we have it.

A thought provoking write... Very well penned.

Craig, a hard hitting and well written poem. War is awful, but is at times necessary.
You are right, many of us can condemn it, but if it weren't for the sacrifice of men and women, our freedom, our lifestyle would be very different. We should never forget and be grateful that we have good people still willing to do what is necessary.

The sea that washes the shore will never forget the loss of life. Never!

History is left in the past most of the time. To some point we are all writing history as well, but again writing it carelessly.

There are too many things in life we should be thankful for; we are blessed to have and we don’t realize that.

This is so well said and written!!

Too many people live in little bubbles completely oblivious of the sacrifice that has been made through history for them or that many people continue even in today's enlightened times to suffer from one inhumane regime or another. Yet they are quick to raise up their heads every now and again to make unenlightened comments from a position of comfort. A powerful write Milly x