You hear the details on the radio,
hurricane coming,
prepared hearts face its risk,
planning every defense,
making sure nothing is destroyed
that can be preserved.
Others turn off the news,
figure they have plenty of time,
think the damage won't be so bad.
Those who listen, survive
their world was ready for the attack
while the others stand in the ruins
that once were their homes.
Minds who hear the distant thunder
of cannons and threats,
take time to pay attention
ready with shield,
but also words of treaty
working harder before first shot is fired,
better a wound for labor of peace
than a death from lack of concern.
Author notes
"The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war."
-George Washington
A contest entry
- Option Time (Yay!) by City-of-Angels.
400 points, ended August 31, 2008, 10 entries
Gold trophy winner
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Comments
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Oooh very nice lesson involved here. You really took that quote the way I wanted it to go
Oh and this poem makes me glad I'm one of those semi-dorkie teens that watch CNN and whatnot rather than MTV most of the time haha. Good luck in the contest!
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