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Of Love of War

of love of war the staff of a prophet, seen fairness not imagine, sings shouting out, obscenity recognized, yet in search of fame, seeking stance the moment arises, seek of voice of power, godsend renown supremacy, yet prophet not acknowledged, kept desire of a great life, sought skill of voice, articulate hardly ever, cheek no longer free, famous self seldom bite snarls dogma, link of country of faith, kinship all that’s true, fair play desired fame acknowledged, pent the home front, covetousness war or peace love or hate, just yelp puppy love, nice _________________________| Penned on September 28, 2014!

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/1/2015 1:52:00 AM

Wonderful write and a superb win! Big congrats Verlena!

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/14/2015 3:42:00 AM

Thanks Dr. Upma for your super awesome response... Verlena

Richard Nnoli

Date: 10/4/2014 10:16:00 AM

nice poem, great write, mi love this richard

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 10/4/2014 12:18:00 PM

Thanks Richard for these high marks... Verlena

Charlene Wilcox

Date: 9/30/2014 12:18:00 PM

Congratulations to You;Verlena!!! I think this is just an awesome write for You...Keep up the nice work-Hugs-Char

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/30/2014 1:53:00 PM

Thanks for the congratulations Charlene. Verlena

Gary Bateman

Date: 9/30/2014 11:49:00 AM

Congratulations Verlena!! on having your poem chosen for "Poem of the Day." I liked your use of the Dodoitsu form style in framing and crafting this very well-conceptualized work. Bravo!! Best Wishes, Gary

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/30/2014 12:02:00 PM

Thanks Gray for your super-awesome response. Verlena

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/30/2014 11:25:00 AM

Way to go Verlena! Congratulations on being chosen for poem of the day.

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/30/2014 12:05:00 PM

Thanks Rick for your congratulations. Verlena

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/30/2014 6:15:00 AM

Congratulations on being chosen as the poem of the day for your marvelous poem.

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/30/2014 12:05:00 PM

Thanks Maurice for your congratulations. Maurice

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/30/2014 6:09:00 AM

Congrats, Verlena. :) Happy for you and this piece on such a timely subject. The ending was sweet.

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/30/2014 12:06:00 PM

Thanks Eileen on your congratulations. Verlena

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/30/2014 6:02:00 AM

i am really so pleased for you congratulations well deserved smiling

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/30/2014 12:06:00 PM

Thanks Liam for your congratulations. Verlena

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/30/2014 5:12:00 AM

- A really clever poem Verlena! - Congratulations : Poem of the Day !- I wish you a nice day - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/30/2014 12:07:00 PM

Thanks Anne Lise for your congratulations. Verlena

Tim Smith

Date: 9/30/2014 4:00:00 AM

Congrats on this difficult form and POD....hugs Tim

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/30/2014 12:08:00 PM

Thanks Tim for your congratulations on my poem being featured as POD. Verlena

Justin Bordner

Date: 9/29/2014 8:58:00 PM

To seek fame is to search for worth, freedom is beyond recognition, freedom is self respect. Your poem of metaphysical genius provkes this sight in me Verlena. Luxury is an ambush against soul strength. You are such a beautiful oracle Verlena. This poem educates with riddle quality. J.A.B.

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/29/2014 9:20:00 PM

Thanks Justin for your super-awesome remarks and superlative response. I am here philosophically. Sending a smile, Verlena...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/29/2014 3:13:00 PM

Glad to see someone doing this one, Varlena. You have a lot of courage. This is one I don't think I can even attempt! I think you must love a good hard challenge!!

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/29/2014 9:21:00 PM

Yes, worth the try and thanks Andrea for your thumbs up... Verlena

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/28/2014 9:33:00 AM

Yes, I agree, you nicely play with the words, Verlena

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/28/2014 1:55:00 PM

Thanks Dr. Ram... Verlena

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/28/2014 7:47:00 AM

You are a word master. I applaud your style. Well done! :)

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 9/28/2014 1:56:00 PM

Thanks Casarah.... Verlena