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Ebony Embers of Wallowing Ash

    "Ebony Embers of Wallowing Ash"


flames of fire fuel black smoke
walls tumble to ground like dark cloak
Egypt burns in savage rebellion
as human life perishes in ashen soak.

tears of sadness pray ... ask Why?
happy existence ceases, to die,
Libya riots in chaotic state
peace perishes in immortal sigh.

each night erupts in tragedy
the black hole deepens in catastrophe
Yemen yells a chant of war and death
blood surges from guns and gadgetry.

pain and suffering appease fierce foe
disgracing flag of freedom flow
Tunisia embraces in solidarity
blackhearts dominate love's glow.

democracy is erased from view
with countries rationale' askew
familiarity breeds contempt for good
impending doom eradicates coup.

religious rites obscure clear vision
a ploy to wage war with precision
root core remains a mystery
ebony embers wallow, who holds the right decision?



*For Craig Colson's Night - Dark - Black --Happy-Sad Contest...
*Sept. 13, 2012 

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/13/2014 2:30:00 AM
epic touch..~Love you forever my bff....... RIP Sweet Linda-Marie ~SKAT~
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Date: 10/5/2012 6:04:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Craig's contest Linda-Marie. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/4/2012 12:32:00 AM
WON 1ST PLACE .. THANKXXX ..
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Date: 10/3/2012 12:34:00 PM
A world at war very dark! Congrad's on your win Light & Love
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Date: 10/3/2012 7:32:00 AM
this was the perfect poem to do for Craig. BIG congrats on your win, Linda. WEll DONE.
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Date: 10/3/2012 1:32:00 AM
Big congratulations on your number 1 win Linda xx
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Date: 10/2/2012 6:02:00 PM
congrats on your fantastic win Linda
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Date: 10/2/2012 1:07:00 PM
Hi Linda, my bff :-) A wonderful congratulations in Craig's "Night-Dark-Black-Happy-Sad" contest. Nice reading and supporting all his winners. have a nice and wonderful day, *PD
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Date: 10/2/2012 9:25:00 AM
i knew this would be a blockbuster, sweets.. congrats on your top win..:) huggs!
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Date: 10/2/2012 5:45:00 AM
You readily capture the gloomy mood in the Mid-East with this poem. I enjoyed the read. Congrats on your win!
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Date: 10/2/2012 3:40:00 AM
You certainly deserved yout win..this is fantastic!
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Date: 10/1/2012 10:35:00 PM
knew this was a winner! congratulations :)
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Date: 10/1/2012 9:24:00 PM
wow!!!fantastic write Linda-Marie!! Big Congatulations!! cheers!!!!!! (^_^)
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Date: 10/1/2012 8:57:00 PM
WON 1ST PLACE ... THANKXXX
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Date: 10/1/2012 8:47:00 PM
Very thought provoking poem, very well done. I found the line about "root core remains a mystery" quite interesting, the root core probably is not such a mystery, if you have ever visited the middle east. Most of the above countries are so repressed, its no wonder they fight. Its quite scary. congrats on your well deserved win. Lee
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Date: 10/1/2012 8:29:00 PM
Great poem... deep message... Congratulations on your win!! Terry
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Date: 10/1/2012 6:02:00 PM
Congratulations on your poem win. Well done, Linda.
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Date: 9/17/2012 6:54:00 AM
Cleverly written a truth. The last line is superb. Loved and enjoyed. Always, bl
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Date: 9/15/2012 2:23:00 PM
wow, this is awesome, Linda-Marie - a sure winner
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Date: 9/14/2012 6:52:00 AM
Wowser, your creative pen was in high gear writing this one. One of the best I've read on the soup. A sure winner in the contest.
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Date: 9/14/2012 5:04:00 AM
this has to be your finest poem for a while, Sweetheart. in as much it carries a dark and truthful message of woe: as usual this is a wow factor poem, and also as usual a honour to read...........
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Date: 9/14/2012 2:33:00 AM
Lot of depth and so true.We stil dont understand we all r together and fighting wid each other wil only harm.Lovely write :)
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Date: 9/13/2012 10:28:00 PM
wow, you chose such a deep theme. And I had not even known of this contest yet. What a theme to address,Linda. Good of you!!!
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Date: 9/13/2012 10:16:00 PM
Hello Linda my bff... always looking forward to your new work... Graig will love your entry..... enjoyed stopping by ;-) Have yourself a goodnight~ always your bff PD
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Date: 9/13/2012 9:52:00 PM
Great, deep, heart touching and a stunning write on a burning subject, which definitely needs to be cooled as early as possible or else it's flame may go more higher and higher .. . and it may touch even the sky. You have created a brilliant piece of Rubaiyat my friend. My good wishes for your contest entry and my prayers for peace in Middle East for the good of all. May God bless peace of mind in the burning hearts. Hope you have tried those medicines? Love and best wishes...Ravindra...SHLMB
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