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Break the Chain

Break! break! break dear friend, break the fretting chain Wake! wake! wake yourself, not the time for sleep Clean! clean! clean your hands, wash the little stain Keep! keep! keep the distance, no time for weep. Close! close! close your doors, sway of death in reap Lay low, dim and low, let the season pass Pain of ashes from unmade graves of mass Frozen fear gripping through the silent hearts. Let us hail those souls through our singing brass Who kept fighting to save the human hearts. Won fifth Place in Delightful Dizains Poetry Contest sponsored by Beth Evans

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Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 4/13/2020 1:18:00 AM

Nice one Jenish! Fear of death looms large for many, let down by lying politicians who have provided no protective equipment to warriors on the front line. But we are working hard.

Jenish Somadas
Date: 4/13/2020 2:15:00 AM

Thank you Krish.. Stay safe..

Rashi Soni

Date: 4/2/2020 7:54:00 AM

Quite positive poem.It’s like sunshine on a rainy day. Stay safe. Rashi

Jenish Somadas
Date: 4/2/2020 9:53:00 AM

Thank you.. Takecare..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/27/2020 8:09:00 PM

Very good work in this form, Jenish. I too did mine on a similar topic so worrisome in our world today!!

Jenish Somadas
Date: 3/28/2020 4:33:00 AM

Thank you Andrea.. Takecare..

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/27/2020 5:34:00 AM

Excellent work reflecting our days! We are the lucky ones for up to now no wars in our lives. Now though we are called upon to face an invisible enemy. We must do what we are asked for the common good! We shall prevail! Wonderfully done dearest, Jenish! Hugs xxx

Jenish Somadas
Date: 3/27/2020 11:48:00 AM

Yes, the important thing is that we should obey the government restrictions for the community where we are living.. Takecare Demetrios..

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/26/2020 1:41:00 PM

Hello Jenish somadas, This is trying times for everyone. We have to follow the rules. Wash our hands many times. Stay indoors. Go out when you need to. Be safe, be strong, be well. Enjoy your day my friend.

Jenish Somadas
Date: 3/27/2020 1:12:00 AM

Thank you Darlene..My prayers to you..

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/26/2020 11:36:00 AM

I like the positive message of your poem, Jenish.

Jenish Somadas
Date: 3/27/2020 1:10:00 AM

Thank you Vijay.. Takecare.