My Son

My son, my son I want to see my son Please God, where is my son That's all I heard As the man ran past Seems there was a shooting And he can't find his son He heard there was a shooting On his car radio, that's all he knew His son was all but a child of fifteen Someone reaches out to stop him As he drops to his knees to pray My God, My God please show me my son. I will do anything to see my son Next thing he knew they took him downstairs to see his son To the blood soaked sheets God let him see his son that day His son was an innocent bystander Of the games, people play on the world stage! wrote 1, 6, 2005 Was watching a movie .

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Suzanne C. Goudreau

Date: 10/26/2017 12:00:00 PM

Ah such a poignant and sad read. Every line grips at one's heart....sad indeed. Well done Debbie. You have much talent.

Bernard Colasurdo

Date: 4/20/2013 8:48:00 PM

So sad Debbie, but beautifully written. The world stage has become a scary place. Thanks for stopping by with your warm comments.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 4/21/2013 2:26:00 AM

yes in deed ,

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 9/20/2012 4:12:00 PM

A gripping and sad write that occurs way too often in today's world....well done! Hugs

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/20/2012 6:54:00 PM

Hello Cecilia,,, I wrote this poem after watching the movie "house of Sand and Fog,,, with Ben Kingsley & Jennifer Connelly. The movie came out in 2003,,,, I wrote this in 2005 thank you for reading

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 9/18/2012 7:18:00 PM

This is a heart wrenching write, Debbie. "of the games people play on the world stage"; these games sound to be cruel and reckless.:( Ah, a powerful write, it takes the reader to the scene. God bless them all! Best wishes, Mikki

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2012 9:37:00 PM

oh my gosh, this is so GOOD, Debbie. What an intense poem and full of sadness. The last stanza summed up so well how cruel this world is.

Robert Johnson

Date: 7/25/2012 2:53:00 PM

You know Ben Kingsley? :) This is a devistating write Debbie. It grips the reader and throws them on the ground.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 7/25/2012 6:31:00 PM

I wish I did know Ben Kingsley,,,, he is an awesome actor ;} thank you for reading my words,,, blessings of the day to ya ;}

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 7/24/2012 7:24:00 AM

Oh, this gave me a chill, Debbie.:( A tragic write, and an occurance we all wish to never happen. A well written write, but oh such a sad one. Best wishes, Mikki

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 7/15/2012 9:42:00 AM

A very powerful write on todays games, Debbie. So many bystanders are swept up by thoughtlessness and self-centerd anger. I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. ~ Caryl

Debbie Duncan
Date: 7/15/2012 3:54:00 PM

Thank you Caryl ,,,,,, was watching a movie with Ben Kingsley as I wrote this ,,,,, you have a blessed day ;}

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 6/14/2012 6:51:00 PM

Contemporary, and hard-hitting. It seems we hear about tragedies like this every day. It's so sad... God bless, Keith

Robert Pettit

Date: 5/6/2012 12:56:00 PM

You have described a tragedy that nobody should experience. This is written very well.

John Loving Iii

Date: 4/24/2012 3:51:00 PM

makes me think of Travon Martin.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 4/26/2012 4:41:00 AM

Hi john,,, Yes I knew some people would think that. I wrote it in 2005 after watching Ben Kingsley ,, thank you for reading , have a blessed day ;}

Anthony Nutter

Date: 4/24/2012 6:18:00 AM

You sent chills down my spine, wondering how I would react to losing one of my sons. Excellent piece.

Debbie Duncan
Date: 4/26/2012 4:42:00 AM

Thank you Anthony,, I do like the way you pin your words as well,, blessings of the day ;}

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/24/2012 5:23:00 AM

Sad written poem, but well done. - oxox Anne-Lise

Debbie Duncan
Date: 4/24/2012 6:12:00 AM

Thank you Annie ;} your words are heart felt ,, have a blessed week ;}

Diana Mohammed

Date: 4/22/2012 9:03:00 PM

Heartfelt write Debbie... It really moved me.. 'Be strengthened in the Lord'... Live Diana

John Rhinem

Date: 4/22/2012 5:27:00 PM

Smile ˜ We kiss these hearts everyday in this fading place ˜ But in joy we celebrate beyound the valley ˜ All is well sayeth Our eternal Souls * Love Always, John!:) ˜