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A Four Minute Warning

A Four Minute Warning

A light shining from the sky
A  deafening  scream from the town near by
A flashing light
A shooting flame
Seems like the Russians again
Screaming shouting cries of pain
But the innocent have committed no crime
But the UN fortunate reality 
Of being born in the wrong time
Bresnew, Reagan, they all the same
Ignorant of the result
Of the final phase of their game
The effects?
Not even god can tame
The arms race 
Who’s the best?
A race to the death isn't a quest
One day they will see
That all there fantasy power money and fame
Will only get them 4 minutes in this game

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Beata Agustin

Date: 6/4/2025 11:56:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Skat A

Date: 1/25/2016 7:27:00 PM

GEORDIE, Excellent poem, Awesome flow. Luv ** SKAT **

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/26/2011 6:53:00 AM

It's a damn shame all this greed and the killing over resources, a double edged sword, killing to reduce population and to get more for those who don't die, if they would only learn to share, TWO years olds learn this but apparently NOT governments. Light & Love