Jaw And War

As the latest ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
collapses into claims about who first proposed it,
who did not abide by it, and who tried to keep it
but was stymied by the activities of the other side
I wonder who will declare the end their hostilities
and hold to it, fevered by war as both countries are.

Both countries are broken by the war economies
that they both have to hold on to, to keep fighting.

I can't help but recall that across Europe, Nov 11th 1918
to 18th Jan 1919 hostilities were paused, but peace
was still far off. It took the hammering out of five treaties
by thirty two countries, over twenty months, four countries
of which led the negotiations, for the conflicts be an ended.

 

Great Turn Offs Of Our Time (30)

'Fatally wounded' in a military context
never means what the media suggests
it should of the military leaders
and the wars they report on, namely
'likely to lead directly to their death'.

Nowadays 'Fatally wounded'
need not even mean the departure
of the failed general, or war minister,
from the previous place world stage.

Though the phrase might mean that the leader's errors
have damaged their leadership to the point
where to stay in power they have to be more cruel 
and in the meanwhile lower their pubic profile.