Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

Hate Provokes Hate

The air splits as jets rip the sky
as death pilots every flight tonight.
And fearing that everyone may die,
panicking people scatter in fright.

Harboring hate, oft levies steep tolls
in the struggle of east versus west.
For martyrs possess revengeful souls,
to that, human bombs can attest.
 
The sting of a bullet takes a life,
unleashing reality's nightmare.
But, severing a head with a knife,
makes killing a personal affair.

Standing on arrogance, we feel tall
till a mine strikes with its shrapnel bite.
And sold on right, we think we can't fall,
but a boy lies dead, lost to this fight.

Innocent blood spills upon the sands,
among the casualties of war.
And God-fearing souls wash crimson hands,
never knowing what their child died for.


(Quatrain)


2/19/2015

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Line Gauthier March 17, 2018 at 1:20 PM Love your last stanza. So much violence in the world! Powerful. Well done, Emile. Emile Pinet March 17, 2018 at 1:39 PM Thanks Line, your comments are most welcomed my friend, Emile.

Anthony Beesley February 23, 2015 at 7:13 PM Love it Emile Pinet February 23, 2015 at 7:21 PM Thanks Anthony, I appreciate it. Emile.

Richard Lamoureux February 20, 2015 at 8:38 AM We are insulated in North America but there is little excuse for our apathy. This is an eye opening piece. Emile Pinet February 20, 2015 at 10:57 AM Thanks Richard, your input is always welcome. Emile.

Poesy Relish February 19, 2015 at 11:07 PM You have stated bare facts with great flow... Its sad what people can do masking their actions in the name of religion and nation... a 7 Emile.. lov, nadiya Emile Pinet February 20, 2015 at 8:16 AM You are very perceptive and I welcome your thoughts, thanks. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong February 19, 2015 at 7:18 PM This is such a moving piece that should stir the sensibilities of sympathy and empathy in the hearts of everyone. It is beautifully written with a compassion and sorrow that is palpable. 7 from me Emile and I am fav'ing it. Blessings, Connie Emile Pinet February 20, 2015 at 8:14 AM You are a perceptive and compassionate person. Thank you very much..your comments are always welcomed and appreciated. Emile.

Njeri Hunjeri February 19, 2015 at 5:42 PM So much honesty in your poem. Especially because of what's happening around the world in this day and age. Emile Pinet February 20, 2015 at 8:15 AM Thank you so much...your comments are insightful and appreciated. Emile.