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- the Blood Under the Nails of the Martyrs -

Sunset, before dark ... you broke your promise
Forging a Japanese sushi knife ready for attack
Days which is controlled by negative conventional thinking
It does not work to knock on every door when you fall
Fear and suffering, human threat is not necessarily death

When the wind blows, hungry wolves respond
But the wolf shall not be killed with a lie or broken promises

In the dark a shadow of a face of misery
It makes me doubt what you're thinking
When bitterness becomes your best friend
The black sun is an overwhelming image
Like the ocean in the storm with foam of transparent suffering
No one has the right to kill "in the name of religion"











17-04-2018
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Faraz Ajmal Date: 5/7/2018 4:20:00 AM Ahh it s a really powerful poem, I really enjoyed reading it especially the last stanza, you re right that nobody has the rigt to kill in the name of religion, Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/8/2018 2:56:00 PM - Thank you very much, Faraz :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/24/2018 11:11:00 AM Powerful poem! Riveting title! Riveting write! A message the world needs to see, hear and heed more and more each passing decade. :) gw Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/24/2018 12:32:00 PM - Many people with blood on their hands and under the nails (:), but they have no right - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment, Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jerry T Curtis Date: 4/20/2018 8:45:00 AM Unfortunately, This is a accurate depiction of our world ---not one I thought would come from someone called "Sunshine-Smile" just kidding, Well Done and your choice of picture is awesome, Take Care GB Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/20/2018 11:37:00 AM - The sun does not shine all the time, Jerry :) - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus Date: 4/19/2018 3:57:00 PM A beautiful, heartfelt and expressive poem, Anne-Lise. Senseless killing is murder, and as such must be condemned. Using religion as an excuse makes it even worse! Hugs // paul Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/20/2018 4:26:00 AM - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kyle Kriticos Date: 4/19/2018 12:22:00 PM Absolutely riveting and of course I agree that no one has a right to kill! One thing I will say though is that particularly with the New Testament, the fact that I am reading words that the writers died for proves to me they were sincere . They were actually willing to suffer for Jesus and shed blood for their testimony! I am sure they will be honoured in heaven Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/19/2018 12:37:00 PM - To sacrifice his life for another human life (Jesus) ... a completely different theme, Kyle (but I understand what you mean :) - Murder, terror and bombing ... every day innocent people die - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper Date: 4/19/2018 11:11:00 AM Powerful write, Sunshine Hugs Eve ~`* Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/19/2018 11:12:00 AM - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/18/2018 7:19:00 AM Powerful words Sunshine, I wonder what God they worship, it can't be the same as ours who is forgiving and preaches love to all. Tom. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/18/2018 7:38:00 AM - I'm not an expert in religion, Tom ... but common sense says this is wrong - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 4/18/2018 6:19:00 AM Profound and inspiring poem expressed in powerful and elegant language dearest, Anne-Lise! Bravo! Hugs xxx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/18/2018 7:41:00 AM - No God teaches humans to kill - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May Date: 4/17/2018 9:34:00 PM Very deep and write Anne.. Nicely expressed..hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/18/2018 3:31:00 AM - Joseph, many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sunlite Wanter Date: 4/17/2018 6:27:00 PM I can't say I fully understand it, but it is such good reading. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/18/2018 3:26:00 AM - Our world is full of fear and suffering, Sunlite - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray Date: 4/17/2018 4:54:00 PM Chilly. I hope that black soon turns to yellow Sunshine. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/18/2018 3:28:00 AM - Wish the world was yellow, Jean :) - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 4/17/2018 2:28:00 PM Intriguing thoughts Anne Lise..I gather the feeling of suffering captured in your words...misery, bitterness..a dark experience! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/18/2018 3:30:00 AM - The world is full of suffering, Vijay - Many thanks for your friendly visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)