Our Times-Sign of the Times

Soon everything we know will rapidly be changed
Into an unfamiliar landscape and a worldwide shooting range
Guns pointing in every direction and at every town
No inspections will be allowed and best not show a frown
Orwellian decrees are issued, as government is a fail
False leaders arise; resorting to trickery and blackmail
Threat of war becoming constant with each passing day
Hot weather rapidly increasing evaporating countless lakes and bays
Electromagnetic pulse use likely; these weapons we do store
Thoughts no longer of deterrence, but of all out war
In a flash, atomic weapons destroy all that we have and stand for
Man still is searching for an out, but there is no escape door 
Extreme earthquakes continue shaking the earth down to its core 
Sadly, all of this must occur; to allow true peace to return once more

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 10/26/2018 10:00:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by to read my poem, Warren. I always appreciate new readers. Your poem "Signs of the Times" says it all, but, tell me, how and who will bring the peace you mention in the last line? Surely not humans, for they are to blame for the signs of not only our times but the havoc in all times! / Best to you. Maurice
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Warren Doll
Date: 11/5/2018 8:43:00 AM
Maurice, I enjoyed your poems and will be returning to read more. Thanks for all of your compliments. Yes, I agree mankind will not be able to solve these problems. A higher being will need to intercede. All the best~ Warren
Date: 5/3/2018 7:35:00 AM
Back to say congratulations, WD on your well deserved placement!!!!
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Warren Doll
Date: 5/3/2018 8:33:00 AM
Thanks very much, Mike. I wasn't expecting this to happen.
Date: 5/2/2018 10:27:00 AM
Congrats Warren for a fine placement in my contest!
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Warren Doll
Date: 5/2/2018 10:41:00 AM
Thanks for the congrats, John. As I have been telling everyone, this came as a very pleasant surprise to me!
Date: 5/1/2018 10:52:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Darren. Well done.
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Date: 5/2/2018 9:13:00 AM
Thank You so much for the congrats, Line. I wasn't expecting this.
Date: 5/1/2018 9:36:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement with this sign of the times acrostic. Well-written.
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Warren Doll
Date: 5/2/2018 9:10:00 AM
Thank You for the congrats and very positive comment, Susan. I'm new to Poetry Soup. With all of the great talent here, this came as a surprise.
Date: 4/27/2018 1:51:00 PM
thought provoking lines Warren, its a scary world we live in:-( hugs Jan xx
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Warren Doll
Date: 4/27/2018 2:13:00 PM
Hi Jan, thanks for your comments. Have a great weekend, Warren:)
Date: 4/27/2018 1:08:00 PM
- Sadly, I think you're right Warren - The future does not look bright ... - Interesting and great written - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/27/2018 2:09:00 PM
Anne-Lise, let's hope for the best. Thank you for your comments and well wishes for the contest . Have a great weekend, Warren:)
Date: 4/25/2018 7:07:00 AM
What we decree we will have. I know you know this, and the point of the poem is for others to say it as well. No, we will not go down that road again. Great write!
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Warren Doll
Date: 4/25/2018 8:13:00 AM
Joe, Thank you for you positive comments Greatly appreciated.
Date: 4/24/2018 7:46:00 PM
Very deep poem Warren!! Wonderful creativity.. Something to really think about.. All the best to you!!
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Warren Doll
Date: 4/25/2018 8:09:00 AM
Thanks for your positive comments, Robertina. All the best to you too.
Date: 4/24/2018 3:44:00 PM
Wow, Warren, very thought provoking. I hope there is time to change before your sign of the time reflection is realized. Excellent poem good luck in the contest !!!
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Warren Doll
Date: 4/25/2018 8:06:00 AM
Let's hope there is enough time to change, Mike. So much talent here, I'll be amazed if I win. Thanks!
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