Puzzled

War
Sorrow
Smoke filled sky
A baby cries
What is this blindness that destroys our lives?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

Poem

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Mason Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Have you entered this wonderful write in Deborah Guzzi's contest? I've never tried this form which is similar to a cinquain ... so many different ones here at the Soup .... LOL
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August 4, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Powerful piece captured in this challenging form. I like the question at the end--leaves the reader with something to think about. Keep on writing! Karen
Brown Avatar
August 4, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Good afternoon Jim. I enjoyed reading your wonderful poem today. Love, Carol
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August 4, 2009 at 7:43 AM
Perfect Tetractys Jim ! And an aw inspiring one at that ! Bravo to you for using poetic form and making mine heart leap! I'm sure others as well ! james
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