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Not Worth the Hate

maybe someday this heart will no longer hurt for the innocent souls

as every child's turquoise dream turns into a sea of bleeding bullets

every mother's fruitful orchard wilts into a field of broken bones

but are we too blind - reluctant to see the truth beyond skin and name

walking through a fog of ignorance - dressed as egoistic preachers

bringing shame to the oath of a warrior - weaving poetic lies

what has become of life - does peace come with an unattainable price

maybe someday the weight of these words will weigh heavier than hatred

and the moon shall rise and sprinkle glistening pearls upon eclipsed spheres….

for now, a world without war, I shall weave in seraphic syllables

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Terry Miller

Date: 4/13/2024 9:12:00 AM

Wonderful, as always!

Maria Williams

Date: 11/2/2023 3:13:00 AM

'the moon shall rise and sprinkle glistening pearls upon eclipsed spheres' How wonderful would that be? A well-expressed poem dear Ink, with you all the way. I hope the Day of Peace will come sooner then later. There is too much grief already. Love and hugs

Michele Godleske

Date: 10/31/2023 3:05:00 PM

Beautiful words, simple but captivating. I absolutely feel this right now in modern living. Best to you and yours.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/31/2023 2:28:00 PM

Your work goes right along with what we are seeing and hearing on the news each day. I think we are all longing for the Prince of Peace to come and set this world in good order. I wonder how much longer it will be. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/31/2023 10:09:00 AM

The world doesn't stop for war. Hate is so scary, Ink Empress. As the world watches, all we can do is treasure poems like yours and let our voices be heard. My favorite Monoku are...the last two. Hopefull. Blessings on this day, stay safe! xo~Anaya

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/31/2023 10:02:00 AM

beautiful way to express your disdain of what's going on in the world in numeroud place right now. A poem greatly relevent for today!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/31/2023 8:26:00 AM

Your poem speaks to everyone. Thank you

Deb M

Date: 10/31/2023 7:47:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful, meaningful and captivating poem IE! Loved it! Debx

Silent One

Date: 10/31/2023 5:56:00 AM

Hate is such a strong word.. your poem is one of compassion and love... you highlight so many points here that so many ignore when they are spewing hate.. I wish people who stop believing everything they see online and on news channels.. as all news channels have their own agendas.. they are run by certain people... and there is so much propaganda that increases the hatred.. we need to have an open mind.. need to see it is not always who is right and who is wrong... great poem dear.

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/2/2023 1:39:00 PM

I do that, like a good journalist I spy on the AM radio Right wing hosts, oh btw...one just became America's Speaker of the House! He's first to be from Louisiana, religion other than his, abortion, LGBTQ you name it he hates it! Good God.

Arlo Parker
Date: 10/31/2023 4:35:00 PM

Or...watch ALL news sources and quit having selective inputs versus fair and balanced exposition of events. Media is beyond disgraceful now and is virtually irrelevant to world events while at the same time forging and forcing slanted opinions on lazy participants. Learn history. :o/

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/31/2023 10:19:00 AM

We must tell the youth how important it is to study!!! History and Politics, Social Studies. It helps who to believe, like second nature. BBC-MSNBC-I love Rachel Maddow-most of all NPR- real people from [[all over the world]] interviews-these are all good ones. ;D

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/31/2023 3:00:00 AM

The title tells it all. How pitiful the wages of war are. Blessings.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/31/2023 1:41:00 AM

My gosh, this pulled my heartstrings in so many ways, it's truly disheartening to witness the chaotic storms of rage that hatred can bring, as is evident in the situations throughout the world.. Sigh, if only everyone showed even tiniest amount of empathy, the scenarios would have been different. You've so profoundly expressed these poignant emotions of ache and angst, whilst delivering your thoughts with poetic brilliance! Your word-weaving is so magnificent, "every child's..bleeding bullets"

Hiya Sharma
Date: 10/31/2023 1:43:00 AM

"walking through a fog of ignorance - dressed as egoistic preachers", "what has become of life - does peace come with an unattainable price" that particular line is so heart-wrenching.. "walking through a fog of ignorance" Sigh, that fog of ignorance should definitely fade away to welcome humanity in this world.. "maybe some day the weight of these words will weigh heavier than hatred" I can feel the angst and ache in your words, you definitely know how to deliver such melancholic and powerful emotions, in such a creative way! I love this poem a lot..

Paige Hind

Date: 10/30/2023 6:23:00 PM

You're so right on many different levels. Wonderfully penned!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/30/2023 3:04:00 PM

A powerful message, my friend. Deeply thoughtful and endearing words in service of humanity-- what has become of life - does peace come with an unattainable price maybe someday the weight of these words will weigh heavier than hatred--so well said, Ink.

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/30/2023 2:04:00 PM

Dear Ink, your poem's beautiful words shine from inside like the stars. The writing flows well and evokes vivid imagery. Your word choice enhances the poem's resonance and paints a picture of a world infected by hate in places where love and compassion should flourish, but sight protects us from the awful truths until we're ready to confront them. This exquisite piece merges solace with raw feelings to reveal the presence of evil in our world. Your uplifting comments etched beauty into my heart.

Clive Culverhouse

Date: 10/30/2023 1:38:00 PM

Love that last line, and all the others above it if I'm honest...

Fading Star Silence

Date: 10/30/2023 12:47:00 PM

Wow, this breathtaking piece resonates so deeply..the hate endured, where peace and love should thrive..how we see the world through filtered lenses, until we can no longer be blinded by what truly is..I feel such solace and raw depth in this brilliantly divine piece..seeing the ugliness right in front of us and around the world..you’ve touched my heart with this beauty, my beautiful soul sis!

Lioness Onpaper

Date: 10/30/2023 12:20:00 PM

as every child's turquoise dream turns into a sea of bleeding bullets., the tragic truth !!! bringing shame to the oath of a warrior - weaving poetic lies… exactly!!! Chanting with hollow tears !!! moon shall rise and sprinkle glistening light upon eclipsed spheres… I hope so too.. Soon!! Placing a price on peace is just atrocious!! Blasphemy!!! I cannot fathom!