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War is hell, Hell is war

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In the grip of winter
Impending dread
The opposing army seized their home
Fought them hard and with honor
Critical madness

All of his family slaughtered
Disemboweled
Stillborn removed
Torched
Charred remains

He was the last survivor
Barely endured the massacre
Ridden with disease
Severed survival
Gasping for air
On life support

A vacant coffin awaits
Retribution for the dead

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    8 COMMENTS

    1. No one every really wins at war. It is just useless devastation and loss of lives.
      This is an impressive portrait showing that.
      And no one really survives. Even the survivors suffer so much mental and emotional loss.
      j.

    2. Powerfully penned, Keith. The casualties of war extend farther than those who gave their life, others are scarred physically and mentally for the rest of their existence. With Governments that discard them, after they’ve been broken by war. Sad but true my friend. Incredible write. Appreciate you.

      Damian

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