Death In France

So shocking was that news from France, we stared at TVs in a trance; no way to understand. Those young and old without a chance were taken down in wide expanse. Such horror had been planned. Who could have then foreseen the fate upon them cast by those who hate? Just gathered there for fun, not knowing that their deaths await while music played and people ate, their lives were over, done. Who could have thought ahead that they - that enemy that wants its way to change our form of life, would sacrifice their own to say that their belief we must obey? Misguided thoughts run rife. That Paris scene that fretful night prepares us now to face the fight. Define this threat once more that could erupt within our sight. Entire world must join the fight to face this crusade war. Sandra M. Haight ~1st Place~ Contest: Rime Couee - Tail-Rhymed Verse - For France Sponsor: Debbie Guzzi Judged: 01/03/2016 ~2nd Place~ Contest: Best Sad Poem EVER Sponsor: Laura Loo Judged: 08/29/2016 ============================================= Rime Couee I went with this pattern for Rime Couee as shown on "The Poet's Garret" website x x x x x x x a x x x x x x x a x x x x x b x x x x x x x a x x x x x x x a x x x x x b ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "The November 2015 Paris attacks (sometimes referred to as 11/13) were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that occurred on Friday 13 November 2015 in Paris, France, and the city's northern suburb, Saint-Denis. Beginning at 21:16 CET, three suicide bombers struck outside the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, during a football match. This was followed by several mass shootings, and a suicide bombing, at cafés and restaurants. Gunmen carried out another mass shooting and took hostages at a concert in the Bataclan theatre, leading to a stand-off with police. The attackers were shot or blew themselves up when police raided the theatre. The attackers killed 130 people, including 89 at the Bataclan theatre. Another 368 people were injured, 80–99 seriously. Seven of the attackers also died, while the authorities continued to search for accomplices. The attacks were the deadliest on France since World War II." Wikipedia