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World's On Fire

World's on fire Hope is crumbling and the world's on fire Failed humanity clutches to the pyre Empty deception fuels hallowed liars flames climb higher reaching to the spires Holy buckets raised on high to scorched sky No relief for them as their well's run dry Worldly stars display a facade so wise Only death resides in their lying eyes. April 26,2020 John Derek Hamilton

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V. Deepa

Date: 8/5/2020 1:19:00 PM

You've written with powerful ink John Sir. Such true words.Well said.:-)Yes our world's on fire.Keep writing & keep inspiring with your thought provoking, stunning musings:-)Take care.Warmest regards sent to you:-)~Deepa:-)

John Hamilton
Date: 8/6/2020 11:35:00 AM

Thanks V Deepa glad you came by and looked at this older poem, I appreciate your support always! JD

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/4/2020 7:58:00 AM

Well written John! Excellent :)

John Hamilton
Date: 6/4/2020 11:17:00 AM

Thanks Heidi for coming by, I'm pleased you enjoyed it, hope you are feeling well and back on track!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/23/2020 8:38:00 PM

wow, this is how I feel about it all. Amazing. FAVE

John Hamilton
Date: 5/24/2020 8:27:00 AM

Thanks for your second visit and the fave Andrea

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/4/2020 10:26:00 PM

Wow! "Empty deception fuels hallowed liars" So much truth here. I am in awe. The entire poem is powerful. Truth around every word. It is so good reading thoughts from your pen, my friend. Well done. ~ Brandy

John Hamilton
Date: 5/13/2020 2:53:00 PM

Thanks Brandy for the delayed response, I missed this somehow, glad you liked it enough to leave a nice comment!

Silent One

Date: 5/2/2020 4:31:00 PM

You said it very well... I like how you did it..

John Hamilton
Date: 5/2/2020 7:05:00 PM

Thanks SO nice to see you pass by my way thanks for your vist and nice comment!

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/2/2020 12:14:00 PM

Feels like you have the makings of a song lyric, here. Great flow and profound message ...... the world is still waiting on that rain for some relief.

John Hamilton
Date: 5/2/2020 3:41:00 PM

Yeah I tried to make it a song but didn't work. Glad you came by for a read and liked it enough to comment. Thanks Tim

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/30/2020 9:45:00 PM

So profoundly moving, John, especially the lines about the hallowed liars and scorched sky - I will be thinking about this one for a long time..

John Hamilton
Date: 5/1/2020 2:49:00 PM

Wow thanks Michelle, glad you enjoyed this one enough to leave a comment!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/30/2020 4:16:00 PM

A kin to liar liar pants on fire!

John Hamilton
Date: 4/30/2020 7:00:00 PM

Yeah that's kinda what I was going for!! Lol!!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/30/2020 3:11:00 AM

Sadly, your poem is so true of our world.. well expressed, John:)

John Hamilton
Date: 4/30/2020 10:40:00 AM

Thanks Jo nice to see you again

Eve Roper

Date: 4/29/2020 10:44:00 PM

The world and our hearts on fire , may the heavens rain drown it with a new earth. Enjoyed reading, John. Hugs Eve

John Hamilton
Date: 4/30/2020 10:40:00 AM

Thanks Eve

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 4/29/2020 9:06:00 PM

Superb ... and NOT a Lyric! Well-done, John ... the imagery and phrasing is used very effectively to convey this powerful message, and gets the ol' wheels turning - enjoyed this thoroughly. Glad to see you back!

John Hamilton
Date: 4/29/2020 9:10:00 PM

Yeah imagine not a lyric lol! This started as a lyric but I couldn't make it work so now it's a poem glad you came by with your thoughts. Glad to be here...feeling energized!

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/29/2020 2:24:00 PM

Kind of a Eve of Destruction feel to this one John, well done...

John Hamilton
Date: 4/29/2020 9:01:00 PM

Thanks Charlie nice to see you today!

Paul Callus

Date: 4/28/2020 12:03:00 PM

Metaphor and subtle religious references give this poem a striking texture, John. It is worthy of being read more than once. Regards // paul

John Hamilton
Date: 4/28/2020 1:28:00 PM

Hi Paul, glad to see you pass by my way today, pleased you enjoyed this enough to comment!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/27/2020 4:11:00 PM

Nice and dark. Love the religious allusions. Lots of conspiracy theories seem to support dire prophecies. WEll done.

John Hamilton
Date: 4/28/2020 1:27:00 PM

Thanks Andrea nice of you to stop by, and leave a comment!

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/26/2020 9:15:00 PM

Wow! Your potent pen is on fire in this exceptional poem, John. Intense imagery brings fear, pain and grief to life with vivid power. Your last line is impressive in its poignant force. Awesome poetry, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Hamilton
Date: 4/27/2020 8:31:00 AM

Thanks Susan for your kind words. This one started off as a song but I couldn't finish it so I made it stand alone. I'm glad you enjoyed it enough to comment.

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/26/2020 11:19:00 AM

wow this is powerful John...love the holy buckets raised to scorched sky line most... great vivid imagery in this one! exquisite write :) hugs

John Hamilton
Date: 4/26/2020 11:42:00 AM

Thanks Sandy I was trying to make this into a song but it wasn't working so I thought maybe it's a stand alone poem, glad you agree, I should take all my unfinished songs and just do poetry, sometimes it's easier when they're a little shorter, and as you say more powerful. Thanks for your kind visit!