Sarai Virden Poet Quatrain

Caught In the Crossfire

Turmoil looms over private skies
Thick with fog firmly affixed to a bedroom ceiling
Though squinting escapes clarity's eyes 
Of love and hate in the brotherly cloud of feelings

Of flesh and blood consumed with rage
Over jealous tirades turned warriors gun
As woeful stains turn the scrapbook page
On a mothers memories of her sons

Must steps so steep decline to this
For boys to prove they're men
To stand a savior when comes a crisis
Yet left but a splinter his heart he'll rend

One brute one tongue thrice will leave
A mothers love the referee
Her tug-rope heart torn from anxiety
Caught in the crossfire of sibling rivalry

A crystal tear center stage
On the battleground that began with play
So it falls till you reach that age
When you learn the wisdom of walking away

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Robert Pettit January 23, 2014 at 8:22 PM I've never really gotten along well with my brother either. Nicely penned verses with good rhyming.

Mohammad Abedin January 23, 2014 at 11:18 AM Nice

Liam Mcdaid January 22, 2014 at 8:21 PM powerfully penned a referee the strong hand of love

Mark Peterson January 22, 2014 at 8:10 PM This returned my mind to the periodic rivalry with my brother. I still don't agree with him on many things, but he has a heart of gold, so I really can't complain. This is a huge, compelling write, Sarai. Thanks so much for sharing.

Richard Lamoureux January 22, 2014 at 8:00 AM The desire to fight seems inborn. "Blessed are the peace keepers for they shall inherit the earth." truly walking away is the beginning of wisdom. Sarai Virden January 22, 2014 at 5:20 PM Yes, a brother is born for adversity but they always forget that Proverbs were not meant to be divided and that the previous exhortation was that a friend loves at ALL times. Thanks for catching my grammatical error. You know that never offends me. Thank you sweetie! Richard Lamoureux January 22, 2014 at 8:04 AM I meant well done as always *lol*. Richard Lamoureux January 22, 2014 at 8:03 AM Small typo, third stanza second line change their to they're. I really like the message and flow of this piece. Well danevas always.

Jack Ellison January 21, 2014 at 7:45 AM Each time I read one of your poems, I am more and more impressed by your writing skills! However, this describes some angst that I haven't yet read coming from your pen! Sibling rivalry is common... our family has been torn apart and mended again time and time again! But through it all, the family ties usual are strong enough and time heals! Yours will heal too! Warm loving hugs dear Sarai XOXOXOX Jack Ellison January 22, 2014 at 5:50 PM So happy you've got those guys under control my dear sweet Sarai YUP! "just another day in the life" it's part of every family! Loving hugs, Jack XOXOX Sarai Virden January 22, 2014 at 5:26 PM No worries Jack E. Mama just hates the A typical teen fighting. Us girly girls just get mean in other ways Lol It's just another day in the life. Hugs my friend XOXOX

Poet Tacito January 21, 2014 at 7:16 AM Such visceral power & truth. That last stanza resounds so strongly with me. "Must steps so steep decline to this"...damn. Sarai Virden January 22, 2014 at 5:23 PM Much appreciated Sir Drake. You know, ever since you introduced me to the Paso Finos I have been completely enthralled with them... Just saying Lol Hope your having a great day :-)