Friendly Fire

by Michael D Nalley   Feb 22, 2006


Of all the blunders that could transpire
None more deadly than friendly fire
Could break the heart of those who know
The one they killed was not their foe

In battle, soldiers struggle for breath
A mistake can cause an untimely death
Anything at all can happen when
The ranking officers lead their men

In confusion many have died
From a bullet from the other side
Coordinates and Communication
Battle plans and organization

From Judas priest in Gethsemane
We must identify the enemy
Of all the blunders that could transpire
None more deadly than friendly fire

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  • 18 years ago

    by Biscuit

    I like the way uv repeated the first to lines, really gives a powwerful ending.
    u have mentioned Gethsemane in a couple of the poems i have read but i havnt heard of it before, perhaps if u could email me a bit about it i may gain a deeper understnading of this and the other poem...please?

    :) xx

  • 18 years ago

    by Unforgiven Retniap doolb

    I liked the meaning behind this one. the second stanza didn't flow as well as it could with the others to me but it was still very good.

    ~Retniapdoolb~

  • 18 years ago

    by \\.Razor-Blade Romance.//

    Really good poem
    i loved it.
    and good choice of words and rhyming.
    good work.

  • 18 years ago

    by tabitha

    This is a pretty good poem. i like it

  • 18 years ago

    by Loulou

    Oooh wow michael this one is really good it has perfect rhyming and flows wonderfully another awesome poem from a great poet!!

    tabby

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