Horror

How Are You Feeling Today? 10- 10-23 "There are no winners in a war initiated by hate...only victims" Quote by Poet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Horror Horror strangles me…stunned I see bestiality’s swords shred innocence…my tears light candles for hallowed healing.

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Silent One

Date: 10/15/2023 8:39:00 AM

I agree with your sentiments.. however, not everything is as it seems... especially when hate breeds hate.. Congratulations on your win in the contest.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2023 1:47:00 AM

i really get whre you are coming from. The world is upside down and filled with such horrors

Ink Empress

Date: 10/12/2023 4:55:00 AM

This is exactly what every kind soul would think and feel beautiful soul, i agree with you, its sad so many innocent souls suffering because of whats going on right now. I dont stand with a specific color nation or religion! I stand with humanity! Killing or war is not the solution, that is never the answer, it makes me question, when some support killing whoever they Dont support? How can we supprt that, so many children dying, so many women wounded and dying. Sigh! Its so so heart wrenching!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/12/2023 12:07:00 PM

Thank you so much dear Inky! When I see the devastation of both the people and the land I want to crawl into a corner and weep! Yet, I am more determined to embrace the teaching of treating others as we would ourselves. If we did this our lives would be full and there would be no room for hate or greed or self-centeredness. Ever since the start of the war in Ukraine, I have lit a candle at night and hope others will do the same! I am so glad you like this idea! We can't do much, but, we can light a candle and pray. Prayer is, after all, a powerful tool to change hearts. Sending blessings to your compassionate heart!!

Ink Empress
Date: 10/12/2023 4:55:00 AM

Powerful monoku! Candles for peace! Goodluck for the contest

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/12/2023 1:33:00 AM

Such a beautiful, heartfelt poem Sam. So touching. So profound - ‘my tears light candles for hallowed healing’. Divine! Our thoughts, prayers, are with them all as you have so wonderfully expressed. Bless you.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/12/2023 11:49:00 AM

Thank you so much Christina! My heart breaks every time I hear more news from the battlefronts! As with you our thoughts and prayers are with them. At night I light a candle for peace. I am hoping others will start to do the same. So grateful for your compassionate feedback. Blessing to you!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/11/2023 9:23:00 PM

The bestiality of 75 years of oppression and apartheid and the stealing of a peoples lands is truly evil.Now 1000's of Palestinians dead, 2/3 innocent by standers unless you can explain say how babies and children attacked Israel, this is called collective punishment, something the Nazis were good at. No one is shedding a tear for them or or the 1000's before them.This attack by Hamas is horrible, but one reaps what they sow. To de humanize the other side is disgusting.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/12/2023 10:40:00 AM

Arthur, thank you for visiting my site. I continue to pray for peace and light a candle each night. Blessings of peace to you.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/11/2023 10:05:00 AM

Horror~~Yes, Sam. Powerfully expressed. Janice

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/11/2023 10:43:00 AM

Thank you so much Janice. My heart is breaking with sadness for this situation. I think many feel so helpless in the face of such "horror!" But, on the other hand, God has given us a powerful weapon in prayer and I pray we will use it! Sending you blessings and gratitude!

Paige Hind

Date: 10/10/2023 5:37:00 PM

Absolutelly, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/10/2023 9:12:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paige! Sending prayers of gratitude you! Blessings!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/10/2023 3:46:00 PM

a wonderful entry for the contest, Sam. I feel horror today too...for you're right there are no winners in war. The current war is no exception. I just can't fathom living in the situation right now. Thanks for your insightful words, Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/10/2023 9:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sara. My heart just aches today. Like you I cannot imagine being in the middle of this nightmare and pray that we be a brighter light on a hill. I have lit a candle and will continue until peace reigns. Blessings and gratitude to you!