Tom Zart has over 1300 poems and is said to be the most published poet on the web. It seems as if he is a religious man and would like to see everyone believe in god. The topic of General Quarters is the battle stations of Tom Zarts naval experience during Pearl Harbor. I personally did not have any issues reading this poem because I was once in the United States Navy. Zart said "We soon found out it wasn't a drill but instead it was war for real. As you watch the death of friends and shipmates, Its more anger then fear you feel", It gave me an image that reminded me of some of my experiences in the Navy. I had thought the same way as him when I had my first real battle stations. Over all-knowing what I know-it was a pretty good poem to read, and I think that I will start to read more of the poems that Tom Zart has created.
GENERAL QUARTERS
General quarters, general quarters
All hands man your battle station!
Sunday morning, December the 7th
As war confronted our nation.
We soon found out it wasn't a drill
But instead it was war for real.
As you watch the death of friends and shipmates
It's more anger than fear you feel.
Japanese warplanes came flying in low
As I took aim with my gun sight.
From the deck of a ship anchored at Pearl
Damaged, though crew still eager to fight.
I saw the face of a pilot, who crashed
Surrounded by black smoke and fire.
Some of my bullets must have found their mark.
For his death was but my desire!
Two thousand, three hundred and twenty-three killed
In a battle less than two hours.
With the heart of our Pacific fleet gone
Japan had flexed their naval powers.
The bombing and strafing of ships and troops
Caused our congress to declare full war.
Where many a man laid down his life
Fighting for flag, country and more.
by Tom Zart
https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/tom-zart-war-poems/
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