The blood-soaked field



In the morning light, we march with pride
Our hearts and souls, in battle unified
The enemy stands, in a distant sight
We charge ahead, with all our might

Our swords held high, we clash in rage
The sound of steel, echoes on this stage
Blood spills forth, staining the ground
The smell of death, all around

We fight for glory, for victory and fame
But what we gain, is nothing but shame
As we watch our brothers, fall to the ground
Their cries for mercy, a haunting sound

The battlefield, a sea of red
The dying and wounded, left for dead
Our hearts heavy, with the burden we bear
The reality of war, too much to bear

We return home, scarred and changed
Our souls haunted, by the lives we've claimed
For the rest of our lives, we'll carry the pain
Of the blood-soaked fields, where we were slain

So let this be a warning, to those who seek war
The price of victory, is too much to ignore
The loss of life, the tears and the fears
Are too high a cost, for a cause that disappears.

About this poem

The poem is about the brutal and devastating nature of war. It highlights the emotions and experiences of soldiers who go into battle with pride and determination but ultimately find themselves facing the harsh reality of death and destruction. The poem also emphasizes the heavy toll that war takes on soldiers, both physically and emotionally, as they witness the loss of their comrades and carry the burden of their actions for the rest of their lives. Ultimately, the poem serves as a warning against the glamorization of war and the cost that it exacts on all those involved.  

Font size:
Collection  PDF     
 

Written on May 10, 2023

Submitted by wavemanuscript on May 10, 2023

58 sec read
0

Quick analysis:

Scheme AABB CCDD EEDD FFGG XXHH IIJJ
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 983
Words 194
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

Nantongo Lynette

An author and poet. Music lover.. composer more…

All Nantongo Lynette poems | Nantongo Lynette Books

1 fan

Discuss the poem The blood-soaked field with the community...

0 Comments

    Translation

    Find a translation for this poem in other languages:

    Select another language:

    • - Select -
    • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
    • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
    • Español (Spanish)
    • Esperanto (Esperanto)
    • 日本語 (Japanese)
    • Português (Portuguese)
    • Deutsch (German)
    • العربية (Arabic)
    • Français (French)
    • Русский (Russian)
    • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
    • 한국어 (Korean)
    • עברית (Hebrew)
    • Gaeilge (Irish)
    • Українська (Ukrainian)
    • اردو (Urdu)
    • Magyar (Hungarian)
    • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
    • Indonesia (Indonesian)
    • Italiano (Italian)
    • தமிழ் (Tamil)
    • Türkçe (Turkish)
    • తెలుగు (Telugu)
    • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
    • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
    • Čeština (Czech)
    • Polski (Polish)
    • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
    • Românește (Romanian)
    • Nederlands (Dutch)
    • Ελληνικά (Greek)
    • Latinum (Latin)
    • Svenska (Swedish)
    • Dansk (Danish)
    • Suomi (Finnish)
    • فارسی (Persian)
    • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
    • հայերեն (Armenian)
    • Norsk (Norwegian)
    • English (English)

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add this poem to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "The blood-soaked field" Poetry.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Apr. 2024. <https://www.poetry.com/poem/161321/the-blood-soaked-field>.

    Become a member!

    Join our community of poets and poetry lovers to share your work and offer feedback and encouragement to writers all over the world!

    April 2024

    Poetry Contest

    Join our monthly contest for an opportunity to win cash prizes and attain global acclaim for your talent.
    1
    day
    20
    hours
    33
    minutes

    Special Program

    Earn Rewards!

    Unlock exciting rewards such as a free mug and free contest pass by commenting on fellow members' poems today!

    Browse Poetry.com

    Quiz

    Are you a poetry master?

    »
    Because I could not stop for _______ - He kindly stopped for me
    A Hope
    B Love
    C Time
    D Death