An Unwritten Story

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Mon, 18 Apr 2022
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10 comments
 

One day, someone
will write a story
of hard-fought battles,
victory and glory.

Now, though, the war
is brutal and violent
and the big guns
are not yet silent.

The fight is bitter;
there is no denying
that many combatants
are hurt or dying.

Premature to talk
of a triumphal parade
while still enduring
a fierce cannonade.

If the antagonism is
particularly vehement
there'll be no chance
to reach an agreement.

The script is ongoing
and may run and run;
it will be written
at the point of a gun.

The author could be 
the saint or the sinner,
the copyright belonging
to the ultimate winner.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2022

 

 

Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Historical Fiction
Opinion

Comments

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you, ABC editors.

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Excellent words, Luigi, but I wonder if there are ever any real winners in war. Perhaps the winners are just those who lose the least.

 

Turlough

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Very true, Turlough, but as long as there is one, accounts of the conflict will always be written by whoever comes out on top.

Best, Luigi

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Defendants don't have much choice about fighting, other than trying to talk and encourage others to mediate, but they too can act in anger and exasperation sometimes and so provoke. Attackers probably have a feeling of right motive, and can be persuaded so. And can also do horrific acts that they may well regret. We see daily little mirrors of friends, neighbours and family quarrels and anger.

There will be tales of real heroism, bravery, self-sacrifice to rescue others, and of divine restraining and rescue, that emerge eventually. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for reading and commenting, Rhiannon.
'Eventually' is the operative word. With any conflict it takes a long time to have a more accurate and  impartial account of events, free of claims, counter-claims and propaganda Truth will emerge about the actual damage suffered. Yes, tales of heroism and sacrifice will fill pages; the culprits of causing such  miseries exposed but little regard will be shown for the fallen of the losing side. History is the domain of the victors. Wishing for universal peace and harmony is, I'm afraid, a utopian dream.

Luigi x

 

 

Submitted by David Kirtley on

Great poem! It seems to describe quite accurately where this awful war is right now in its development!

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A truly tragic situation, David.

Regards, Luigi

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Why do the good guys always win?

Because they get to write the history books.

A personal favourite, cheers Luigii!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you, Tom.

Regards, Luigi

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

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