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Blessed Are the Meek

Into the carnage He came. Beautiful, Aloof, noble. Pure of heart. All around him Fear shouted. His fellows, Crazy in panic Losing hope. He stood his ground against the brutality. He stood proud, unafraid. He brought comfort to the condemned. A light in the darkness To be sacrificed BRAVE I dedicate this poem to all the horses who faced fear and suffering in the First World War. Beauty amongst the carnage.

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Robert Pettit

Date: 1/22/2014 7:52:00 PM

Your explanation clarified the meaning of your write immensely. Without your dedication, I would have had no idea you were describing war horses.

Linda Jackson
Date: 1/23/2014 10:49:00 AM

Thanks for looking at my poem. Animals do not create war and horses and other animals had to endure such terrible hardships during the First World War. So I created in my mind's eye a beautiful horse who was an innocent victim in such carnage .Best wishes Linda x

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/22/2014 7:51:00 PM

Your explanation clarified the meaning of your write immensely. Without your dedication, I would have had no idea you were describing war horses.

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 11/16/2013 12:43:00 PM

God bless the animals. They are the only creatures on earth that love unconditionally.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/19/2013 10:06:00 AM

Linda, much can come from bravery when the time is right. :-) uplifting ending, when one shares light over darkness... well done... always ~ LINDA ~