Puppeteers

Wars and crimes, Hunger and thirst, Sad for the world, My heart bursts. Holding onto hope by my fingertips, Drinking polluted water by sips. Blood of the wounded, Blood of the dead, Blood of the innocent on their heads. My mother's tears, My father's fears, All in the hands of the puppeteers. So much grief, So much sorrow, How can I face another tomorrow? The seas are sick. The fish die. The ice melts. Smoke fills the sky. Greed, their god, has no heart, Leads the puppeteers In their black art. They're bankers and kings and billionaires. They gamble with life Causing poverty, death, terror and strife. They call it freedom, courage and bravery While we live and die In invisible slavery. Why do we follow them like sheep? Why do we believe their flaming lies? Can't we see through their disguise? Wake up! Stop killing each other! Take off your helmets and walk away. Save your death for another day. By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright Jan. 9, 2016 "All Rights Reserved"

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 11/10/2021 4:16:00 PM

Hi Carole, I decided to read your work in order, starting from your first write here on the soup and a most powerful write it is, powerful and deep with strong, raw thoughts painting a vision of sadness. What is our world coming to? The puppeteers, trying to move us all in their direction, to think as they think, to feel as they feel and to hate. Your message sings true with honest reflection. This is such an excellent piece of poetry, Carole. Have a wonderful Thursday. Hugs....Michael. XXX

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/12/2019 7:25:00 PM

LOve your message, Carole. I think of the song of pete seeger. When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?

Carole Duet
Date: 6/27/2019 11:27:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. Yes,"When Will They Ever Learn" is a great song. However, I do think war is a BIG "MISTAKE", especially going to war with Iran when all the inspectors have said that Iran most certainly kept their end of the No Nukes deal. I believe it is really all about appeasing Saudi Arabia (Iran's enemy) for their huge purchases of American weapons and Israel (also Iran's enemy because they help the poor Palestinians). Why should our young American men and women fight and die for them? It's not even in our best interests. Trump is such a foolish person IMO and I pray he IS NOT ALLOWED usurp the power of congress to decide if we go to war or not. Carole :D

Paul Callus

Date: 9/20/2018 1:45:00 AM

This is an excellent poem, Carole. I don't know why it took me so long to come round to read it! Unfortunately many are led by their noses and fail to read through hidden and not so hidden agendas. ~ Warm regards // paul

Carole Duet
Date: 9/20/2018 5:15:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paul, for your nice comment on "Puppeteers"...and, I agree totally. Carole :D

Muhammad Imtiaz

Date: 3/22/2018 11:25:00 PM

Hi Carole It is an excellent writing exposing the real face of capitalism. capitalism is like a hidden wolf which is presented to us as a beautiful deer. rich getting rich and poor getting poor.It has no moral values, to achieve their objectives , they can kill humans brutally. Thnaks for this beautiful write ,goes to be my fav

Carole Duet
Date: 3/23/2018 12:37:00 AM

Thank you, Muhammad. Personally, I am a 'Democratic Socialist. Carole Duet

Silent One

Date: 9/26/2017 5:47:00 AM

Powerful first post, sadly so many are brainwashed by the puppeteers.. They control the education systems and the media.. Thank fully we have people like you educating others about the consequences... Excellent write

Carole Duet
Date: 4/19/2018 10:14:00 AM

Hi Z. I just saw this comment on "Puppeteers" or I would have thanked you sooner. I really appreciate it. Carole :D

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/10/2017 5:10:00 PM

Oh yes a poem of my own sentiment,, love this, and poetry on this subject need to written, you have a mighty pen, Carole, driven by a wonderful brain, which cares so much for society as a whole. time permitted i'll be back to read more..harry

Carole Duet
Date: 7/10/2017 10:51:00 PM

Thank you, Harry. I had a feeling you and I were of the same mind. Carole Duet

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/5/2017 10:23:00 AM

Wow! A great debut poem, Carole. A very powerful poem, notwithstanding it being your first posted poem. Strong message delivered w/the force of a hurricane. Keep whirling your high wind words. Shake it up, lady. Love and peace always.

Carole Duet
Date: 6/5/2017 5:16:00 PM

Well, I'm trying to "shake it up"! If you are on Facebook, come visit my page, People for Peace. Also, I have a page called Poetic Justice and a group called Poetic Juice and I help manage another page called Poetry Plus. You are welcome to join and share some of your poetry on any of them. By-the-way, speaking of "whirling high wind words", I would also like for you to come read my poem, "Whirlwind of Lovers" and listen to my song, "Whirlwind", both which are here on the soup. Finally, thanks for your very nice comment(s).

John Mudge

Date: 10/8/2016 1:00:00 PM

You had a number of very nice rhymes. My favorite was the final stanza. Excellent work.

Carole Duet
Date: 10/8/2016 11:41:00 PM

Thank you, John. I appreciate your comment so much. Carole

Manmath Dalei

Date: 9/20/2016 5:02:00 AM

Very brilliant write. Ur thought is well fabricated as poem. Well matched title capped the entire poem. Enjoyed.........//hugs

Carole Duet
Date: 9/20/2016 5:33:00 PM

I appreciate your comment so much. :-)

Edward Snyder

Date: 8/16/2016 1:55:00 PM

greed there God. very nice write Carole

Carole Duet
Date: 9/5/2016 5:36:00 PM

Hi Edward! I don't know if I thanked you for your comments on "Puppeteers" because when I first came here I didn't know how to thank someone except on their wall. Anyway, thank you for your comment.

Becca Teagan

Date: 7/31/2016 9:48:00 PM

I like the flow of this, and the rhyme ... and I like your take on the theme! You've included a lot of thoughts about the things the make our world lack peace. Thank you for your participation. Everyone got a first place win as this was a challenge more than a contest. Hugs

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 7/31/2016 2:29:00 PM

Great and great message. Congratulations.

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 7/31/2016 11:08:00 AM

Well deserved x 1st xxx

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/31/2016 9:17:00 AM

Hi Carole, Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/28/2016 5:49:00 PM

Greetings Carole. Congrats for having your poem featured in the Poetry Soup homepage!! ;-)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/23/2016 5:15:00 PM

Carole,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/21/2016 2:49:00 PM

- Welcome to Poetry Soup, Carole - A powerful and great first poem, well written - hugs // Sun :)

Skat A

Date: 7/20/2016 1:36:00 AM

Deep write, Carole, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT**

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 7/19/2016 7:21:00 PM

Your powerful poem says it all Carole!:)