So many lives destroyed.
Men, women and children, cut down in their prime.
Wrong place, wrong time.
As a force to be reckoned with...marches on.
Were they fed on lies?
An arsenal of weapons at their disposal;
aimed at destroying more innocent lives.
When will any of them learn that two wrongs don't make a right?
In a violent flash of blinding light, veiled in plumes of choking smoke,
another falls...the shrapnel embedding itself miles away,
piercing a mothers heart...the call she has dreaded...
holding her breath, she slowly falls apart..."I'm sorry," the voice said.
Inconsolable, she sobs, another innocent life lost...her son dead...
Hours before she had been planning his home coming party,
now he lies alone drenched in a symphony of red and issue khaki.
Author notes
A contest entry
- Semi Quickie contest by Reptile Lady by Reptile Lady.
700 points, ended January 28, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Wow.
This was one very haunting poem, sis. A heartbreaking story of a loved one lost to violence. One of your best ones. Good job.
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Thank you bro for your comment
Always appreciated
~sugar~
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WHEN WILL THEY LEARN, INDEED!
It seems that everywhere one turns these days there's an idiot who wants to start another war - and what it is all for? A piece of land, a religious belief, more money for a chosen few - while so many Mothers' sons and daughters lives are cut short - for the sport of a few warmongers. Whatever happened to sitting down and using our intelligence to talk thinks out? IF we are the smartest species on Earth than why can't we get along like many other species do - is what I'd like to know. GOOD LUCK in the contest with this thought provoking piece, Baby!
Peace & Love!
Earl.
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I missed this one hon, your words are so true..the thing is it just takes one idiot, to ruin everything and the lives of many.
A pleasure as always to have you read and comment.
Love you Chelle xxx
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Aww hun
I am very moved by this poem
You have penned it visually in my mind and tells the story of many...
Thank you for your wonderful entry and best wishes
Julie
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Aww hon thank you for your fab comment
it is the story of many...and a heartbreaking one.
I was in two minds to post it...it is so far
away from what I usually write..this was
all I could think to write after seeing your prompt
infact it wrote itself.
Appreciated as always
~sugar~
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Different for you!
In a very good way. You used your poetic skills to state a strong point. Why are so many innocents dying and for what reasons? It is a type of poetry that takes you down the path of social activism and gives your words a relevancy that others can connect to.
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Thanks hon for your fab comment...I know very different, I have my moments.
That is the question for what reason?
As always it is a pleasure to have you stop by and comment
valued and appreciated.
Love ~sweetness~ xxx
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This is powerful and heartbreaking so much said within this...how war destroys so many and for what? You have done well with this hon.
All the best
Emma
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Cheers hon, I appreciate you reading, war is like the ripple effect on water, it reaches far...and like you said what for?
~sugar~
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wow what a powerful and sad write, the pen says it all in this one x
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Thank you YK, as always a pleasure
~sugar~
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