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War Prayer By Edwin Arlington Robinson

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After reading the "War Prayer" it demonstrated the stark contrast of the things that one person prays for may be a curse upon someone else, and also the destructive nature of war. For example, one side is hoping to kill the enemy and win the war. However, on the flip side the person that has been defeated are dealing with “widows with unavailing grief” (10). Our nation strives to defeat the enemy, there are dismal effects that come with war. War has been a part of the American life for centuries. We valiantly display our patriotism to our country. We frequently celebrate victories against other countries, while others are grieving over loss of life from these destructive wars.

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