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How Do You Feel

Suckled on time's lifetime of pure sadness
where through my life's years were various wars
the men who died were killed by the madness
those who survived have scattered across shores
this darkness of hate comes without warning
inside men's hearts, a cauldron is boiling
men create dispair, women are mourning
while hate seeks power, peace is recoiling
my soul has yearned for a life filled with peace
the wars of my years are over black oil
the reasons are many, war will not cease 
I cry for those who suffer this turmoil
born in a time beyond understanding
my wish for peace is not so demanding

1/21/23
contest How Do You Feel
sponsor Mystic Rose Rose

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Susan Ashley

Date: 1/26/2023 6:36:00 PM

Frederic, dear poet dear friend, your "wish for peace is not so demanding". Powerful, poignant emotions and empathy ("I cry for those who suffer") are revealed with your unmatched eloquence that deeply touches my heart. Like you, "my soul has yearned for a life filled with peace", not just for one but for everyone. You capture the boiling cauldron of this world and bare your soul with beauty and finesse. Congratulations for your excellent win in Rose's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/26/2023 7:39:00 PM

I feel the weight of your sorrow-filled heart and tear-filled eyes across the many miles, dear friend, dear poet

Frederic Parker
Date: 1/26/2023 6:42:00 PM

thank you dear poet, dear friend, my sadness runs deep for those I served with and for what I find so disheartening now in this time of turmoil

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/24/2023 7:34:00 PM

"Suckled on time's lifetime of pure sadness", "darkness of hate" Beautiful signs and images are brought in to express your dense feelings. Congratulations!

Frederic Parker
Date: 1/26/2023 6:44:00 PM

thank you Christuraj for your kind words

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/24/2023 11:06:00 AM

How do you feel I dared ask? You unloosed your soul and gave me just that. I felt the power of your answer, dear poet/poetess. Thank you for joining my contest, congrats and God bless !

Frederic Parker
Date: 1/26/2023 6:44:00 PM

thank you Mystic for your friendship and kindness

Jenna Logan

Date: 1/22/2023 3:17:00 PM

The need for greed is such a shallow culprit responsible for most wars. Death follows in their wake.

Frederic Parker
Date: 1/26/2023 6:46:00 PM

thank you Jenna, yes greed is at the heart of it all