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All Hail, the Misguided Soldier, the Misguided Hive

All hail, The brave soldier Who stands firm Like the fickle shell of a snail Before the oncoming foot of titans All hail, The brave soldier, A ferocious bee Who strikes his stinger into the enemy Comforted by fleeting thoughts of heroism -a safeguarded hive Thoughts that flit away in the wind Like windswept Pollen ambushed by desert -as the bee falls for the cause All Hail, The brave invader Who fells foe for his country All hail murderer, Comforted by a noble cause Sent out on wings of glory to cut down fanged tigers Purging threats, safeguarding life -the hive All Hail, Misguided killer For all tigers are fanged All people threats -All people life All Hail, The weary soldier -sacrificial lamb Joined out of a desperate cause A squalling infant, a taunting belly And the weary soldier Gives his sacrifice to the gods of the Hive And prays for rain.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 9/10/2010 11:28:00 PM
I think you have the true poet's soul, Samir. Have I visited your poetry before? Where do you live? This is so deep and wise. Luv,Andrea
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Date: 7/10/2010 1:59:00 PM
another wonderful and powerful poem, brave at the most enjoyed, and have your self a wonderful day,..p.d.
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Date: 7/9/2010 11:05:00 AM
Awesome poem, Samir! The comparison of the soldier to a bee in a hive is very compelling. Well done, my friend. Blessings, Carolyn
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Date: 7/7/2010 4:22:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Samir. I wish you the best always. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/6/2010 3:25:00 PM
Interesting thoughts that you have penned....Sara
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