Mortar maze

In a coiling maze
mortars fume.
Crimson cadavers
dye the verdant soil.
Poison spears plunge
craters into young flesh.
Scattered moans rise
into the sorrowing air
of deafened canons 
and carbon.
No succour or welcome
for the maimed.
Only ghosts
of peace.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Jones Avatar
January 20, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Philippa congrats on your win in my contest! Your passion shines through in this powerful poem! Thanks for your entry! Blessings!
Daniels Avatar
December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Whoa, Philippa ! A sharp stab into the heart of the military & like. ThkU for sharing. Have a beautiful Christmas.
Drake Avatar
December 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Thank you!
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