Blood In the Jungle 1967

screams
 running
 from commons
 protests turn red
 scared
 fear
 colors 
 oozing from
 Vietnam's hushed
 cries
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Augustus Avatar
July 14, 2009 at 1:44 PM
I should have expected this type of poem just by looking at the title. It's passionate without being graphic. Brilliant!
Winter Avatar
July 13, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Wow. Powerful! Congratulations on your most excellent win! Love, Shar
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July 13, 2009 at 2:21 PM
James, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest. Love, Carol
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July 13, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations on your placing so well in Brian's contest, well done! ~Trudy~
Richards Avatar
July 13, 2009 at 7:22 AM
An amazing entry, and a winning poem! Congratulations for this one James! Well done!! ~ Carrie
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July 13, 2009 at 1:22 AM
James, congrats on your success in Brian's contest...Raul
Strand Avatar
July 13, 2009 at 1:03 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Jim .Rgds Brian My latest contest Motto is now open
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July 6, 2009 at 7:19 AM
Thank you for your welcome blog comment today Jim.Rgds Brian
Higgins Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 5:30 AM
Powerful words in this piece..well crafted.
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July 6, 2009 at 4:42 AM
I like your Laterne. Sara
Strand Avatar
July 5, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest Jim.Rgds Brian
Orozco Avatar
July 5, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Wow great use of imagery! - eddie
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