Battlefield

Sep 28

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Some say sacred ground,
where ten thousand spilled their blood—
profane, say the wise.

 
© 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
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Posted on September 28, 2012, in Haiku Heights, senryu, September Heights and tagged . Bookmark the permalink. 14 Comments.

  2. Green Speck | September 28, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    Battles are termed as sacred, but are they really?

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  3. MentalMakeovers | September 28, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    This was wonderful. It should be engraved on all war momuments

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  4. Susan | September 28, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Nicely quipped, clipped, cooked, and served!

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  5. Chevrefeuille | September 28, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    What a wise words … blood shed for religion can’t be what the gods want.

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  6. Barbara | September 28, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Well said, MMT, well said.

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  7. elleceef | September 28, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I agree, very well said.

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  8. kaykuala | September 28, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Yes, depends on who one listens to. Nicely MMT!

    Hank

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  9. Hazel Anastasia | September 29, 2012 at 4:13 am

    I do sometimes wonder why when blood is involved, and the way it is in battlefield, they then call it sacred.

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  10. Jolly | September 29, 2012 at 5:51 am

    It’s all a matter of perspective, isn’t it?

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  11. odyzz | September 29, 2012 at 10:49 am

    wise thought and wise words… well written..

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  13. Kathy | September 29, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Fantastic! The various meanings of profane really drive home the meaning.

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  14. Brenda | September 30, 2012 at 6:51 am

    Indeed, sadly the wise don’t rule the world.

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