Jagged

On the jagged edge of conflict The sharp blade of hate begins to show This hate boils over into war and blood begins to flow Fiery flashes of bomb blasts Light up the violent night Innocent civilians caught in the crossfire There are no solutions in sight

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Bill Baker

Date: 10/30/2023 1:04:00 AM

A sad state of affairs ... war, hell's joy. Well-written Joseph. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Bill

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/29/2023 6:13:00 AM

So true. So sad. Well done !

Constance La France

Date: 10/27/2023 7:56:00 AM

Joseph, so sad, when war and bombing takes the life's of the innocent. Wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, well done, Constance

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/26/2023 3:12:00 PM

Congrats. This is a very fine poem.

Silent One

Date: 10/24/2023 12:42:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/24/2023 10:13:00 AM

- Horrific images from bombing and war ... innocents sacrifice their lives ... blood really flows - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Joseph - hugs

Jay Narain

Date: 10/24/2023 9:45:00 AM

Timely poem.

Valsa George

Date: 10/23/2023 8:37:00 PM

Jagged rocks obstruct our way to peace. The world is torn by recurring conflicts. Sharp blades of hate cut down the heads of even innocents. Powerfully painted scenario of present times ! Well done Joseph.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/23/2023 2:12:00 PM

an accurate depiction of the world events today wrapped inside a rhyme poem. Nicely done...I liked 'sharp blade of hate begins to show.' The rhyme scheme flowed, too. Liked this creation, Joseph. Have a wonderful day, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/23/2023 2:51:00 AM

Life has become jagged. So true. Great poem.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/22/2023 8:23:00 PM

Wow. In light of what's going on today, this is so good and relevant

The Situation

Date: 10/22/2023 4:32:00 PM

The current situation, Which has consequences for the entire world will soon show this.

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/22/2023 9:34:00 AM

Such a well written, powerful and poignant poem Joseph. So thought provoking and highlights the awful atrocities of war ‘ Light up the violent night’. Truly devastating. Good luck in the contest with this heartfelt poem. Blessings to you.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/21/2023 7:23:00 PM

When "hate boils, there are no solutions in sight." I completely agree. So sad when the innocent are placed in these situations. Your thoughts touch my heart so deeply. Many wonderful blessings to you, Joseph. Hugs, Brandy

Silent One

Date: 10/21/2023 7:19:00 AM

A good choice for jagged.. I started writing about a soldier suffering from PTSD, but not sure it is ready to post yet... good luck in the contest.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/21/2023 6:16:00 AM

This hate boils over into war and blood begins to flow--so well said, Joseph. Yes indeed--innocent suffer and no end in sight!

Jan Allison

Date: 10/21/2023 6:16:00 AM

you paint a graphic picture with so few words Joseph, my heart goes out to those caught up in these atrocities:-( hugs Jan xx