Tuesday 11 November 2008

Remember, remember

Standing sentinel
hunched against the cold
as were many today
observing armistice
respecting sacrifice
knowing that our momentary discomfort
is nothing compared with their relentless giving
The cold wet horror of trenches
the torture of seeing comrades perish in the war to end all wars
But shouldn't our observation of silence make more of a difference?
Shouldn't our sophisticated knowledge of the horror of war prevent us from allowing others to be sacrificed?
All our respect counts for nothing
if we cannot eradicate the acceptability of sacrifice that prevails in the face of perceived threat.
There is no war that can end all wars.
The price of peace has to be raised by other means.
Then our silence can honour the past and insure the future.

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