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Hells Inferno


shrill screams of pain and
terror written on faces
of children running
to nowhere from hell on earth
delivered by winged demons





Written for Andrea Dietrich competition
simply this:top ten tanka
11/03/2015

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Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

March 26, 2015 at 4:20 AM

Sad and heartbreaking is your write Shane.. :( 9months to whatever their age is, how could other people just forget such???! touching write and indeed a tragedy!! May God bless the children.. //olive eloisa

Shane Cooper

March 31, 2015 at 6:40 AM

My dear friend, people do not forget but they do choose to ignore those things that would disturb their blissful sleep. thank you for stopping in. And I just want to say how much I admire your poetry, it is an awsome body of work. love Shane xxx

William Gray

March 24, 2015 at 3:03 AM

Hi Shane, I remember that disturbing photograph from the Vietnam war very well. Your powerful words evoke the horror, on the innocent faces of the terrified children. - Thanks for Sharing- Best Regards my friend!.

Shane Cooper

March 24, 2015 at 3:41 AM

It is kind of you to stop in Will, It seems that we will never learn that it is the many innocent who always pay the price for the avarice of the tainted few. stay safe Shane,

Michelle Mac Donald

March 16, 2015 at 8:04 AM

A haunting reminder of the horrors of war. I also remember seeing this picture before, Shane.:( Your write certainly exemplifies and intensifies this image. Keep well! Mikki

Shane Cooper

March 16, 2015 at 8:14 AM

Thanks for coming to swim in the blue fishes pool my lovely flutterby. I do so enjoy your visits my friend. Stay snug and safe dearest Mikki. love from your friend Shane xxx

Skat A

March 15, 2015 at 3:30 PM

WOW, this world has not changed for the best. The picture above. Was one that will forever haunt my mind. I remember this picture, from Jr High..... Well done, Love SKAT

Shane Cooper

March 15, 2015 at 4:21 PM

The world changes but the mindset of the people does not keep pace. It seems that we cannot help ourselves but to wreak ruin on each other. I too remember the picture from the 60's it is still as poignant now as it was then. Thank you for stopping in. Love Shane xxx

Constance La France

March 12, 2015 at 9:21 AM

Shane, oh my gosh, that picture is haunting such pain in the children' s faces, that picture and your words bring tears to my eyes, so sad and thanks for your lovely comments on my poetry . . .

Shane Cooper

March 12, 2015 at 4:56 PM

I wrote the poem after I saw the picture when I was researching something. It is a picture that always is in the back of my mind. Your poetry is beautiful but so sad. Love Shane xxx

Eileen Manassian

March 11, 2015 at 7:55 AM

This picture is a haunting one. Shane...this is a powerful write and a very well written one. We need to speak for those who cannot defend themselves. Blessings.

Shane Cooper

March 11, 2015 at 4:42 PM

My dear Enchantress, There is too much hurt in the world past and present, I agree that poetry is a strong voice that should be used more often to spot light social wrongs. love Shane XXX

Jan Allison

March 11, 2015 at 6:11 AM

The image is simply heartbreaking I have seen it many times - you have captured the picture so well with your powerful words. Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx

Shane Cooper

March 11, 2015 at 6:41 AM

Thank you Jan. It is an image that never really leaves my mind. stay safe dear friend. love Shane xxx

Emile Pinet

March 10, 2015 at 8:34 PM

I feel how your heart cries out, struggling to be heard under the weight of all their pain and despair and I am moved. Emile #7

Casarah Nance

March 10, 2015 at 8:23 PM

this makes me want to cry :( powerful shane, very powerful words

Shane Cooper

March 10, 2015 at 8:56 PM

Hi Cas, I came across the picture again last night, it does make me cry. I had to write to get the saddness out. take care my friend this world is not user friendly love Shane xxx

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