Toy Soldiers - Ode Challenge

in odechallenge •  7 years ago 

Toy Soldiers

This is my entry to @japhofin8or's Ode Challenge

Little men
Little soldiers
In green, in brown, in grey.
Ready for war
Ready for action
There'll be a mighty battle today.

Watch the enemy
See the foe
Intel on the wire.
Rebels sighted
Rifles drawn
"Ready, Aim, Fire!"

Bodies flying
"Fetch the stretcher."
The casualties increase.
Gunfire continues
Shots ring out
When will the death toll cease?

Night draws in
Few men remain
Will there ever be a winner?
Ceasefire agreed
Until tomorrow
I'm off to have my dinner.

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      ·  7 years ago 

    So many of those little soldiers were buried alive... I salute them.

    Nice ode!

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        ·  7 years ago 

      Thought this was gonna be a one man show. Glad you entered. This is a really awesome piece. You got right into the battle and to my inner child, then off to dinner. Excellent.

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          ·  7 years ago 

        My wife, @carrieallen will probably get in too. @lymmerik has been busy, but I imagine he'll come up with an ode as well!

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