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Poem
June 23, 1916
The Pulaskian
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
An anti-war poem attributing the start of the world's greatest conflict to human selfishness, pride, and gain, and calling on mankind to end it due to its horrors and universal desire for peace.
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OUR OWN POETS.
WHO STARTED THIS WAR?
Who started this war, the world's greatest fight,
That causes destruction over each night?
When men fight for their country just to defend it,
Man started this war. Now let man end it.
His selfishness, pride and his gain were all causes.
His thoughtlessness bade him to make no pauses.
But who can be powerful enough to rend it?
Man, who started this war? Let him end it.
The horrors of war are too well known-
"Peace! Peace!" is the cry from every zone:
Then why can't we stop it, no more aid lend it?
Man started this war. Why won't he end it?
We are desirous of peace, every one,
We know every soldier is some mother's son,
Then why can't we to the finish send it?
Man started this war. Surely he should end it.
We're successful in business, in pleasure and sport.
When we wish to accomplish, we will give support,
Then why don't we demand the trouble to mend it?
For man started this war. He ought to end it.
-Leo P. Bott, Jr.
WHO STARTED THIS WAR?
Who started this war, the world's greatest fight,
That causes destruction over each night?
When men fight for their country just to defend it,
Man started this war. Now let man end it.
His selfishness, pride and his gain were all causes.
His thoughtlessness bade him to make no pauses.
But who can be powerful enough to rend it?
Man, who started this war? Let him end it.
The horrors of war are too well known-
"Peace! Peace!" is the cry from every zone:
Then why can't we stop it, no more aid lend it?
Man started this war. Why won't he end it?
We are desirous of peace, every one,
We know every soldier is some mother's son,
Then why can't we to the finish send it?
Man started this war. Surely he should end it.
We're successful in business, in pleasure and sport.
When we wish to accomplish, we will give support,
Then why don't we demand the trouble to mend it?
For man started this war. He ought to end it.
-Leo P. Bott, Jr.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
War Military
Political
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Anti War
Human Responsibility
Peace Cry
War Horrors
Selfishness Pride
What entities or persons were involved?
Leo P. Bott, Jr.
Poem Details
Title
Who Started This War?
Author
Leo P. Bott, Jr.
Subject
On The Causes And Ending Of War
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains With Refrain
Key Lines
Man Started This War. Now Let Man End It.
Man, Who Started This War? Let Him End It.
"Peace! Peace!" Is The Cry From Every Zone:
We Know Every Soldier Is Some Mother's Son,
For Man Started This War. He Ought To End It.