Optimum Turpitude

That night, under the stars Whispers of Gotham Under the wide open sky Don't bring trouble to the innocent As the bombs keep falling Our world burns Our dreams lie under the rubble They have violated sovereignty Why trouble the innocent?
Written: January 14, 2023
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January 14, 2023 at 7:16 PM
You're right Lasaad, there is a parallel between this poem and my poem Presumptuous. We must have had the same line of thoughts at the time. Let's drink more water from that fountain! Cheers my friend...ab
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