Men At War

Men at war.
Guns at ourselves.
Grave stones-
Yards of our bones.
Morals calling out-
Ears are deaf.
Morals-
Must be found.
It's there-
Ray of hope.
Burst of love.
Brothers we must be.
Though our nature brings us pain-
Good,
Can shine its way in.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 7:27 PM
wonderful, David. Congrats in the contest.
Allison Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 6:31 PM
many congrats on your win David:-) hugs Jan xx
Toney Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 4:20 PM
David, congratulations on your win and your positive perspective on human nature. A ray of hope for a brotherhood of man! ~Mark
Ibeh Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 4:03 PM
Thanks for participating in my contest, David! Great poem with vivid imagery! Congratulations on your fine win!
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