Strategic decisions. for Coyote

 

Strategic decisions

 

Rondel format

Although the private soldier dies.

The captains and the kings depart.

The dead remain they’ve played their part

and died in hopes of paradise.

 

Though some would have it other wise

The disbelieved it from the start.

Although the private soldier dies.

The captains and the kings depart.

 

They blame it on lack of supplies.

Which may be true at least in part

The lesson which they take to heart.

Victors do not apologise.

Although the private soldier dies.

 

Sunday, 09 January 2011

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Reviews

[.shalynn.009.]

I was just thinking about this last night. A nice piece of work that I enjoyed reading. And I liked the ABBA rhyme scheme, rather than the traditional ABAB.

[Tommy]

You know this reminds me of a saying my father always says, "Why don't the old b******s who start the wars fight the wars, instead of sending young men out to die." He is a Vietnam Vet.

Great Write!
RLG,
Tommy