Dust to dust
war ravages
with an indifferent thrust
always,
malicious
leaving victims
strewn about,
macabre refuse
collected,
solemnly remitted
to the earth
as salty tears
turn clay to mud.
Author notes
Prompt: of clay and bone.
A contest entry
- ...of clay and bone by zochit2me.
1850 points, ended August 23, 2008, 18 entries
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This is very striking!! It made me think of war, genocide and just the passing of those generally unoticed.
Your words are very powerful!
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As always, your words stir my thoughts.
Best wishes in the contest.
Love Margaret
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powerful imagery, such a sad one...
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Deeply reminiscent of the forgotten soldiers who lie unknown to anyone except their comrades who fell with them, this is a powerful piece. Love, C
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... and then there are those that never return home, left on a battlefield only to be found decades later. Your piece reminds me of a family that would not forget a fallen soldier. After searching for many years the remains of many Australian soldiers were found in a field in France. They will all be finally laid to rest with respect. A thought provoking piece you have penned here. Love Juls
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