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Broken Arrows and Wounded Hearts

Armies of men and arrows Have conquered nations and great lands Arrows sweeping through the air to make the living, tumble dead The dead dance no more A single wounded heart Has conquered nations and great lands A bitter heart worth more than one thousand arrows One wounded heart shall make all hearts beat no more Pain kills the soul Bitterness kills the heart Anger is the greatest weapon Wounded hearts become great warriors Dark angels’ congregate and sing When they see a wounded hearts voyage begin Its journey leading to battles yet fought Hatred is the flag of the hardened soul Ah the invasions will come, sadly tiss true From the darkness and far beyond I have only simple words of wisdom to say Wear the armor of love and compassion I promise you, evil you shall slay From darkness shall come the light, one day

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Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/15/2014 6:16:00 PM

Dark, sad, but good. I do believe that anger can kill. I would have to feel a lot of anger to kill someone. In cold blood I could not do it. I seldom get angry. Many blessings.... Lucilla

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 8/15/2014 7:11:00 PM

Well, thanks I think you are right, but that is not me. I would just let them go.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/15/2014 6:21:00 PM

Thanks Lucilla, Hell hath no fury like woman scorned!!!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 8/10/2014 2:08:00 PM

Anger is the greatest weapon..I don't agree... Probably the mediator or stimulus That leads to battle.... The imagery are stunning... Yet I love how you ended it..:) as always Buddy Art..:)

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/15/2014 6:23:00 PM

Have you not heard "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"? I have seen an angry woman, I rather face an invading army!!! LOL

Diana Burkholder

Date: 8/7/2014 12:00:00 PM

I have the same problem. Roy told me this happens when cut and pasting from Microsoft Word. The work around, copy into a text file, select all and then paste into this site. Hope that works and boy do I love this poem. Right on! D.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/15/2014 6:24:00 PM

Thank you kindly Diana, I think all the formatting issues have been fixed now! Lets hope so!

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/7/2014 7:49:00 AM

I know, the formatting problems suck, but your poem is still beautiful. How can a topic be so dark and beautiful, it is how you write it, you are a master of the paintbrush my friend, and I enjoy every scene. xox

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/15/2014 6:25:00 PM

Thanks Casarah, I re posted it fixed now!

Tim Smith

Date: 8/6/2014 11:46:00 PM

There has been formatting issues for a week...Your rehab director had been notified..... As for the poem.....brilliant.... It is hard to achieve.... Not having a bitter heart after heartache can be accomplished.... I am close to seeking the light....cheers.....

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/15/2014 6:26:00 PM

Thanks Tim, I am closing to seeing some light too, well some Bud Lite anyways!