Debbie Duncan Poet Dramatic Monologue

My Son

My son,  my son
I want to see my son 
Please God, where is my son 

That's all I heard 
As the man ran past 

Seems there was a shooting 
And he can't find his son 

He heard there was a shooting 
On his car radio, that's all he knew
His son was all but a child of fifteen

Someone reaches out to stop him
As he drops  to his knees  to pray
My God, My God please show me 
 my son. 

I will do anything to see my son 
Next thing he knew they took him 
downstairs to see his son 
To the blood soaked sheets 

God let him see his son that day 
His son was an innocent bystander 
Of the games, people play on the world stage! 



wrote 1, 6, 2005
Was watching a movie .

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Suzanne C. Goudreau October 26, 2017 at 12:00 PM Ah such a poignant and sad read. Every line grips at one's heart....sad indeed. Well done Debbie. You have much talent.

Bernard Colasurdo April 20, 2013 at 8:48 PM So sad Debbie, but beautifully written. The world stage has become a scary place. Thanks for stopping by with your warm comments. Debbie Duncan April 21, 2013 at 2:26 AM yes in deed ,

Cecilia Macfarlane September 20, 2012 at 4:12 PM A gripping and sad write that occurs way too often in today's world....well done! Hugs Debbie Duncan September 20, 2012 at 6:54 PM Hello Cecilia,,, I wrote this poem after watching the movie "house of Sand and Fog,,, with Ben Kingsley & Jennifer Connelly. The movie came out in 2003,,,, I wrote this in 2005 thank you for reading

Michelle Mac Donald September 18, 2012 at 7:18 PM This is a heart wrenching write, Debbie. "of the games people play on the world stage"; these games sound to be cruel and reckless.:( Ah, a powerful write, it takes the reader to the scene. God bless them all! Best wishes, Mikki

Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2012 at 9:37 PM oh my gosh, this is so GOOD, Debbie. What an intense poem and full of sadness. The last stanza summed up so well how cruel this world is.

Robert Johnson July 25, 2012 at 2:53 PM You know Ben Kingsley? :) This is a devistating write Debbie. It grips the reader and throws them on the ground. Debbie Duncan July 25, 2012 at 6:31 PM I wish I did know Ben Kingsley,,,, he is an awesome actor ;} thank you for reading my words,,, blessings of the day to ya ;}

Michelle Mac Donald July 24, 2012 at 7:24 AM Oh, this gave me a chill, Debbie.:( A tragic write, and an occurance we all wish to never happen. A well written write, but oh such a sad one. Best wishes, Mikki

Caryl Muzzey July 15, 2012 at 9:42 AM A very powerful write on todays games, Debbie. So many bystanders are swept up by thoughtlessness and self-centerd anger. I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. ~ Caryl Debbie Duncan July 15, 2012 at 3:54 PM Thank you Caryl ,,,,,, was watching a movie with Ben Kingsley as I wrote this ,,,,, you have a blessed day ;}

Keith Bickerstaffe June 14, 2012 at 6:51 PM Contemporary, and hard-hitting. It seems we hear about tragedies like this every day. It's so sad... God bless, Keith

Robert Pettit May 6, 2012 at 12:56 PM You have described a tragedy that nobody should experience. This is written very well.

John Loving Iii April 24, 2012 at 3:51 PM makes me think of Travon Martin. Debbie Duncan April 26, 2012 at 4:41 AM Hi john,,, Yes I knew some people would think that. I wrote it in 2005 after watching Ben Kingsley ,, thank you for reading , have a blessed day ;}

Anthony Nutter April 24, 2012 at 6:18 AM You sent chills down my spine, wondering how I would react to losing one of my sons. Excellent piece. Debbie Duncan April 26, 2012 at 4:42 AM Thank you Anthony,, I do like the way you pin your words as well,, blessings of the day ;}

Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2012 at 5:23 AM Sad written poem, but well done. - oxox Anne-Lise Debbie Duncan April 24, 2012 at 6:12 AM Thank you Annie ;} your words are heart felt ,, have a blessed week ;}

Diana Mohammed April 22, 2012 at 9:03 PM Heartfelt write Debbie... It really moved me.. 'Be strengthened in the Lord'... Live Diana

John Rhinem April 22, 2012 at 5:27 PM Smile ˜ We kiss these hearts everyday in this fading place ˜ But in joy we celebrate beyound the valley ˜ All is well sayeth Our eternal Souls * Love Always, John!:) ˜