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Wow Piri, this is one very profound poem about greed and its impact on different social strata. Your words encapsulates perfectly  the harsh truth that when conflicts emerge, it is often those lacking financial security and social capital who bear the brunt of the violence. You have encompassed with your words the unjust consequences of war perfectly. When the wealthy factions of society decide to engage in conflict, be it for political, economic, or personal gain, the burden of that choice always falls disproportionately on the most vulnerable members of society. The poor, who lack the financial means to evade the consequences of warfare or secure their safety, become the tragic casualties of the battles fought by the affluent. Through my extensive reading due to having too much time, on my hands, I came to realise it is a long-standing historical reality, where the privileged few, with their resources and power, have often shaped the course of warfare. They make decisions regarding conflicts that directly impact the poor, who are left with little choice but to bear the weight of their decisions, both on the battlefield and in the aftermath of destruction. The  leaders in history who I admire had the strength and courage are the ones who guided their people into battle by being there and leading them. Their sense of honour, despite the harsh realities, is a testament to their character. In recent history most  leaders  are in safe places away from the harm of war and benefiting financially of others suffering. That is a great question we all should be asking our world leaders in your poem. " What have they gained by Killing the world?"

Good one Brian good to see you posting again on here. Your song  has got a good 60/s folk vibe.     

Thank you, Piri and Jim! Your encouraging words truly lift my spirits. Writing that poem over three weeks was quite the journey, especially with Maree's punctuation expertise by my side! The duelists line in the last verse just popped into my head from a chat I overheard—so glad you enjoyed it!     

Hello Bill! It’s wonderful to connect again! You’ve been a huge inspiration for me, and I really miss seeing your updates on Chordie. Love how you share your experiences—sending all my best wishes your way!     

Cheers Brian and Jan. Good to see you both back on here again. Music has no right or wrong but like food we all have different tastes. Having Jim add his songwriting skills and some real good lyrics meant a lot to me .     

Hi Mike, Thank you for your feedback. Easybeat does a better version than mine though so far he has only shared it with me. Ever since I was a kid I have written poems or my thoughts down most days. When it comes to songwriting, I do that less often as I struggle with doing that. It’s amazing how writing has helped me to navigate through life’s ups and downs, especially with everything changing around us all in the world. Mostly I do it as a way of sorting my head out basically it is my way of ranting to myself. Most of my writing is either questioning or celebrating what is happening around me or the impact of things in the bigger picture that come my way,  I’d love to read some of your songs or poems or hear your music when you feel ready to share them on here. At times, Chordie has a fantastic vibe when the many people come out of the woodwork and get around to putting their posts on here. Hope we see more of your thoughts and music soon!
Peatle

Cheers Piri I tend to put people into musical categories in my head by their style of living which I know doesn't really apply in the modern world. It most probably dates back to the days of tribes like Mods and Rockers  and the thought that Classical music was stuffy.  Though I have my musical preferences I'm open to hearing differant genres but I mostly stick to Rock , Blues and Folk. I thank the Beatles for opening up my mind to differant music styles.     

This song by Jim for Graham is more than just a tribute; it’s a celebration of how music can bridge any gap! This song proves that great art can flourish anywhere, reminding us all of the power of creative expression. It's such a good reminder that music connects us all, regardless of where we are in the world! If you didn't know the background story you would have thought that they both came from Settle and regually go to same places. When there’s Rock and Rolling going on somewhere in the world its people like Jim and Graham making a good vibe.
BTW, its great that everyone on chordie is 20 years old at heart.     

Cheers thank you for all your comments. I think it's wise to scrutinize the statements from both sides in any conflict. Dictators often create chaos and pain that affects everyone involved, not just their citizens. As I said before I don't have an answer to resolve a complex problem. Power dynamics are complex. I think we should always ask ourselves when does strength become a force for good instead of just for world domination? Peace and goodwill to everyone.     

Mojo that is a brilliant song it captures the essence of many a vet who has been through war.