Punum, (Paeansunplugged) is the host for d’Verse Poetics: Why war? and invites us to write an anti-war poem.
What is War For?
What is War For?
War What is it for? A war is to kill. They went to school to learn reading and writing skill. Running in a playground to the ring of the bell To dance, to sing, and play. Today they lie in the debris strewn rubbled crater of hell. To die by a bad man (or woman’s) blast of bombshell War What is it for? They don’t know, And never will. What is war for? A war is to… well, what can I say… A war is to kill; or bend to the bad man (or woman’s) will. But still… What is war for? Lesley Scoble, October 2023
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Thank you, Punum, (Paeansunplugged) and d’Verse Poetics: Why war? for your inspiration. Image Credit I painted the image to illustrate the poem. What is War For? They went to school to dance, to sing, and play | Digital painting©️Lesley Scoble
Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright, (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.
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