"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"

"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" is a folk song written by Pete Seeger and Pete Seeger and integrated into the anti-war movement. It uses a repetitive, poetic structure to reflect on cycles of loss caused by war and violence. The lyrics ask where all the young people, soldiers, and ultimately, the flowers (symbolizing peace or life) have gone, emphasizing the tragic repetition of war’s devastation across generations. The song highlights the longing for peace, the futility of conflict, and the hope for a world where life and beauty are preserved rather than destroyed.