Blue Skies and Pain

Blue skies, over bloodied grass. Cold reflection, of smoking brass. One clip, two clips, deed is done. Acidic smoke, mingles with sun. As a mother weeps, for her dead son.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Dietrich Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 2:28 PM
so very sad. A very poignant verse, Robert.
Wolves Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 2:35 PM
Thank you dear Poetess, your opinions mean a lot to me...
Adams Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 8:11 AM
oh wow....powerful verse Robert...i could see the war scene unfolding... hear the shots going off... picturing her at his coffin under a gun salute... so few words such an impact... hugs
Wolves Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 8:16 AM
Thank you dear Lady Hugs to you on this fine winter morning
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace