Friends In a Cursed War

The Laughter on their faces
and banter by the carts,
is just another way of hiding
the hatred in their hearts.

The ground around here swallows
our footsteps as we tread,
now the water gently wallows
where our friends once lay dead.

One day this place is hell,
on others, simply worse.
I'm one of many stuck here,
one of many with a curse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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December 23, 2009 at 3:22 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor Christian and the best to you in the finals. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 22, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Thanks guys!!! How do I see how I'm getting on? I'm having trouble finding the contest page.
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December 21, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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December 20, 2009 at 1:50 PM
A fine sonnet! Congratulations on moving to the next round with this great poem, Christian! Wishing you joy and happiness in the New Year, love, Carolyn
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December 20, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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December 1, 2009 at 12:06 PM
You've written a heart-filled poem here, Christian and I hope you can forgive us for having to send you to war ... any war ... congratulations on this outstanding write being featured this week here at the Soup!! Hope you're home to STAY and I look forward to more of your writing!!
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December 1, 2009 at 5:26 AM
Thanks for the kind words guys. I didn't know it was featured till I recieved these posts. I've been meaning to put up a few more but the past few months have been difficult as I'm in the process of leaving the military and am a busy man at the moment. Hopefully I can write about none war related topics just as well. Again, many thanks for reading my poem and the kind feedback. Chris.
Brown Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 4:17 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poem being featured this week Christian. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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November 30, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured Christian >> James
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November 30, 2009 at 6:07 AM
Excellente write. Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A. W. www.freewebs.com/abcedit
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July 4, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Awesome job! I like the flow of the words and the essence of the poem. Welcome to PoetrySoup! ~Joseph
Brown Avatar
July 4, 2009 at 6:20 AM
Welcome to PoetrySoup Christian. I am hoping to read many more poems written by you. Love, Carol
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July 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Good use of rhyme and imagery to convey your thoughts in a creative way. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent with us. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
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July 3, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Thanks James. I wrote this during 3 particularly bad times over this winter in Afghanistan. It was a bit longer but I thought too much would take the meaning away from it.
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July 3, 2009 at 7:28 AM
reads like a poem from "boots-on-the-ground" God Bless You, and keep you in His Care....great poem! Christian! welcome to the soup!!! (keep yer head on a swivel).... jimbo
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