White Flag

Holly Eliza on Aug 27, 2009

A song about a missed opportunity and the bitter taste of regret. See what you think.

You came, you saw, and you wanted,

But I wasn’t one to be conquered.

You fought, and you died here fighting,

Now I’m alone.

You gave your white flag

And I tore it in your face

The battlefield is empty now

Only poppies mark the place

And I’m alone.

Alone, alone, alone

You left alone.

You came, you saw, and you wanted,

But I wasn’t ready to be conquered.

You fought, and you died here fighting,

Now I’m alone, and it’s frightening.

The battle has been won

But not by me.

I’m a prisoner of love

I must be.

It’s hard to be in this cell

The torturer of myself

The battlefield is empty

But another war’s begun,

Another war’s begun.

(Tune of chorus)

Please bring back your gun powder

Put the passion back in your face

Express your love much louder

I want to feel war’s embrace.

You came, you saw, and you wanted

And now I’m ready to be conquered.

But you fought, and you died here fighting,

So I’m alone.

You gave your white flag

And I tore it in your face

The battlefield is empty now

Only poppies mark the place.

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AngelicaRaene on Aug 27, 2009
Holly, I really enjoyed this poem. I loved the theme of war and conquest.
rutherfranc on Aug 27, 2009
sad song.. liked it..
byronthewriter on Aug 27, 2009
I had to die there too many times. You got it,Holly.
Best to you and your message. You been there too.
brianberu on Aug 28, 2009
beautifully sad
oldster on Aug 29, 2009
Nice one Holly.
Can’t picture a tune but It’ll come I’m sure.
jamesII on Aug 29, 2009
Good poem! Thought your should have collective the white flag, though–ror relic sake.. When you tell the story–people like to see proof–do you know what I mean! I never knew you were so young–a kid! You are doing quite well! See very bright future! Still, I will thank you for the rest of my life–for being my first, best friend! Keep writing! I f I can ever help–please ask. And, don’t worry–I am quite mature. Too mature where I never look down–only up! Totally safe that way! Hope you know what I mean! See you later! Get going and get growing! Cool!
PPDDFF on Aug 29, 2009
I guest you are always in a war… Aren’t you?

I have burn my white flag… This way, though I Needed it, I will not have it!

¡Saludos niña!
Katie Marie on Sep 1, 2009
This is an amazing write. I really connected with the story being told. Tore a white flag up in someones face myself at your age. Always regretted it.
alc on Sep 1, 2009
This was a terrific write!
ducroisjosef on Sep 2, 2009
Excellent, great job.

Hi there!