Armageddon

I stood atop the fortress Megiddo
plains in the Jezreel stretching all around
from John's Apocalypse believers know
this site where the last battle will be found.
Through God's wrath seventh Angel is unleashed
by quake and fire, hailstorm now levelled ground
wailing from the followers of the beast
earth and man laid waste by trumpet sound.
But now I think that we knew all along
as murder stalks the French and Belgian streets
that in his Revelations John was wrong
here, now, in present times these armies meet.

As words become fulfilled, then by and by
I pause and wonder- could the end be nigh?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Barry-Nishanian Avatar
February 23, 2018 at 9:30 PM
I'm back again. John wasn't wrong if you don't mind by saying...because he was writing about the last days we are in now. Enjoyed.
Shaw Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 1:39 PM
Well "Viv" I am all for being totally pie eyed for when the end is nigh - so just in case order a case to help you write your last good byes . . . ; )
Wigley Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 12:43 AM
The cellar is filling, Indiana... thanks for dropping by. Viv x
Murray Avatar
August 1, 2016 at 8:32 PM
Now you're scaring me Viv.
Wigley Avatar
August 1, 2016 at 8:57 PM
Don't worry, Jean, you're a Catholic :) . Viv x
Daniel Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 10:30 AM
The end sure is nigh, Viv:) Great write:)
Wigley Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 7:14 PM
Hopefully the end can wait until I've used up any remaining alcohol in the house. Viv x
Warrior Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 7:40 AM
Superbly done my friend Viv...Biblical times are here again lol...god bless...^WW^
Wigley Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 9:09 AM
Cheers, WW. thanks for flying in. Regards, Viv
Turner Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 6:56 AM
Yes Viv our world is in chaos. My personal opinion is if we are to be consumed by fire as Revelations says. I think the Sun will eventually pull earth closer or we as humans will deplete the ozone so much that our planet will heat up like Mars. Just a thought!
Wigley Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 9:09 AM
Indeedy, but celestial events may take longer than our need to destroy eachother. Regards, Viv
Andresen Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 5:53 AM
- Deep thoughts in your sonnet Viv, great written - Interesting question in the end - Well done - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Wigley Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 9:08 AM
So far, Norway has been spared this insanity, Anne-Lise, I hope. Long may it be so. Thanks for dropping by, Viv x
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