Last the Test of Time

Last the test of time

Every heartbeat Echo's around a focused determined soul, Gasping for life but ever focused on his goal. Every footstep screams eternity, This pain it can not last, Where others have fallen, The chosen must hold fast.

In dream state is your focus, Eyes lock in disbelief, Verbal beating close to follow, But you stare it out with ease. Physical torment, Ever close my final mission, Gouging at my spirit, My own war of attrition.

The beaten rise victorious, Mentors praising close of play, Now patted on the back as civilian shades away. Rewarded for our pain, The marks still plain to see, But more pain is to follow, A life's pain it will be.

Blind are the tortures, Who destroy your child hood dreams, For every blow is echoed to his own adolescent screams. He marches on regardless, His actions famed by all, But those who once you barked a threat will stand to take your call.

This pattern will repeat as our planet spins its time, The vulnerable among us lured by arms or crime. This process is not imagined, Its surrounded us for years, By the thinking men of law, Forged with public tears.

As reflection shows its hand, Time undoubtedly will heal, But the scars of the protector will always be for real.
Often a memory, Or an image of a crime. . .

These are the unseen scars. . .

 

That Last The Test Of Time.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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April 26, 2015 at 7:55 PM
:)
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April 26, 2015 at 3:18 PM
PS..thank you for the kind words below.. LINDA
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April 26, 2015 at 7:13 PM
You are more than welcome . . .
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April 26, 2015 at 3:04 PM
Edward, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA
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April 26, 2015 at 7:12 PM
I am a little speechless to be fair Linda. . . What an honer, Thank you to all you guys . . . Wow i am really stoked. Thank you Linda so much. :) :) :)
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April 26, 2015 at 1:34 AM
Edward, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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April 26, 2015 at 11:02 AM
What a lovely welcome, Thank you so much SKAT its yourself and other users that will keep me returning to what can only be described as an "OUTSTANDING" site for poets of all calibers. Thank you Again SKAT. EM :)
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April 24, 2015 at 2:13 PM
This is deep Edwards, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@
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April 25, 2015 at 7:36 AM
Thank you so much for your kind and welcoming words Linda, I feel lucky to be here thank you so much. I will look forward to posting and reading more poetry . . . Thanks again :) EM
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April 22, 2015 at 8:36 AM
- Hello Edward :)- I want to welcome you to the P-Soup - You have come to the right place, here you will find many talented poets :) - Share your work, try two get some "poets" friends :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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April 22, 2015 at 2:27 PM
Hi there Anne-Lise thank you for your welcome and the kind words means a lot, The talent on this site is breath taking i have been blown away. Thanks again . . . your new "poet" friend.
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