Author Ebenezer Elliott The victories of mind, Are won for all mankind; But war wastes what it wins, Ends worse than it begins, And is a game of woes, Which nations always lose: Though tyrant tyrant kill, The slayer liveth still. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 4.2 (6 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments