Linda Jackson Poet Free verse

Blessed Are the Meek

Into the carnage
He came.
Beautiful,
Aloof, noble.
Pure of heart.

All around him
Fear shouted.
His fellows,
Crazy in panic
Losing hope.

He stood his ground
against the brutality.
He stood proud, unafraid. 

He brought
comfort to the
condemned.
A light in the darkness
To be sacrificed
BRAVE

I dedicate this poem to all the horses who faced fear and suffering in the First World War. Beauty amongst the carnage.

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Robert Pettit January 22, 2014 at 7:52 PM Your explanation clarified the meaning of your write immensely. Without your dedication, I would have had no idea you were describing war horses. Linda Jackson January 23, 2014 at 10:49 AM Thanks for looking at my poem. Animals do not create war and horses and other animals had to endure such terrible hardships during the First World War. So I created in my mind's eye a beautiful horse who was an innocent victim in such carnage .Best wishes Linda x

Robert Pettit January 22, 2014 at 7:51 PM Your explanation clarified the meaning of your write immensely. Without your dedication, I would have had no idea you were describing war horses.

Vince Suzadail Jr. November 16, 2013 at 12:43 PM God bless the animals. They are the only creatures on earth that love unconditionally.

Poet Destroyer A August 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM Linda, much can come from bravery when the time is right. :-) uplifting ending, when one shares light over darkness... well done... always ~ LINDA ~