The Witness Of Poetry Comments

Daniel, I find this narrative compelling, this personal tale of snatching victory (happiness) from the jaws of defeat (the life spent in senseless war) . -Glen

As I read your poem, I kept thinking of the Viet Nam war. A mess. More veterans of that war died through suicide than the soldiers in the battlefield. As always, such an excellent poem! Daniel, all of your poetry takes the reader on a dream journey. I, for one, am so very grateful!

Nothing has changed so far, we are still in the same age of fighting, war of words and war of supremacy. Same politicians who offer same false promises and shows same false dreams. Hopeless situation was then and now. No respite just prolonged breed of same sick mentality. I am moved by your story of war, I don't know who gained what out of it. But I am sure many must have lost their lives, hopes, happiness and what not. Beyond ratings****** Asim.

A beautiful poem with a nice caption. Loved to see how the poem unfolded and narrated the false promises, unnecessary warfares and the resulting economic poverty. 'Those leaders who promised prosperity gave us poverty, taxes, conscription. Their promises of victory, repeated' - A sad reality!

Daniel, this is an outstanding piece of work. Thank you for sharing it with us.