Four Soles

When they heard the drone of the jets
 They knew it was time to hide
 And find a safe place to escape the threat
 They knew they'd soon hear explosions outside

 Despite the war and its destructive sting
 They still did everyday things
 like going shopping, doing chores
 Just to survive one day more

 It wasn't long before the jets came again
 To deliver their explosive pain
 Some had no hiding place to choose
 And falling from the sky, came two pairs of shoes..........
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Warrior Avatar
July 31, 2017 at 4:41 AM
Very well crafted my friend...a winner in my court...god bless...^WW^
Sathasivam Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 11:50 PM
Excellent poem. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing it.
Roper Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 10:47 PM
Very nicely done, Joseph, that last line through me, I was expecting a different ending... well done. ~*
Lane Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 7:32 PM
Crafty ending and great quatrains, Joseph.
May Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 8:15 PM
Thank you Lin
Dietrich Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 7:22 PM
oh my, I love what you did here, Joseph. So you went ahead and used two pair instead of pairs. I am wondering if that was a typo or not!!
May Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 8:15 PM
I think two pairs is grammatically correct, thank you Andrea
Turner Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 6:31 PM
I hate the term "collateral damage" Stirring write, Joseph.
May Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 8:08 PM
Thank you Daniel
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 2:15 PM
This is such a moving piece Joseph! I can't watch the news with out tears and prayers for those who must endure such pain. We have a lot to be thankful for. Have a great weekend! : )
May Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 8:06 PM
The news can be so sad, thanks Connie
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 1:45 PM
Striking. Excellent pen.
May Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 8:04 PM
Thank you Maureen
Sands Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 1:28 PM
Excellent poem Joseph. I love it. and oddly, I just put in a poem called Cannon, and I felt like that's what I was hearing. Well done on this :)
May Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 8:03 PM
Thank you Heidi
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