Red Alert

Many words of fabrication said
To justify one’s fatal end
Innocent blood to be shed
For love of colour red,
Soon to hell he’ll go
Leave behind though
Broken hearts
Ne’er to
Mend.

© Harry J Horsman 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Sambourne Avatar
July 9, 2022 at 6:28 AM
If only tyrants would be deposed in a lasting finality. Their brutality destroys the innocent. One hopes for an eternal hell for such despots. A thought provoking read, Harry. Be well. Brian
Thomas Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 10:30 AM
Painful truth dear Harry, those hearts will never be the same.
Tor Avatar
June 6, 2022 at 10:10 PM
Harry Valsa mirrored my thoughts also. Your wit is always welcomed.
George Avatar
June 6, 2022 at 3:23 AM
However one tries to justify one's wrong actions, he will have to bear the subsequent punishments. Broken hearts cannot be mended ! Rivalry and bloodshed will bring untold miseries... ! Well crafted, harry !
Maverick Avatar
June 5, 2022 at 10:52 PM
Yes how many though can be so described.? Too many in my estimation Harry.' God bless.'
Maverick Avatar
June 5, 2022 at 10:56 PM
Well hell was for Satan Truly.. Yet now many Will end up there.' Never call your brother racca I've heard.'
Jangid Avatar
June 5, 2022 at 8:01 PM
Excellent, the Point to be heed right now. Lovely
Kendrick Avatar
June 5, 2022 at 2:17 PM
Great political work. I can't imagine what those people are going through in Ukraine. I hope there is some resolution soon to end the killing and destruction. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 5, 2022 at 12:02 AM
A passionate poem to include many Harry. Sad but honest! Blessings xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2022 at 3:40 PM
VERY good, harry. This could describe many others very fittingly as well.
Buehler Avatar
June 4, 2022 at 9:31 AM
It's so sad to see how much havoc and devastation hate can bring. A powerful, well written nonet, Harry.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 4, 2022 at 6:13 AM
An emotional write!
Buhagiar Avatar
June 3, 2022 at 10:55 PM
Could apply to Putin.
Hankins Avatar
June 3, 2022 at 9:43 AM
Ah, so, Harry! And the sooner the better. I don't feel a bit sorry when I hear he has terminal cancer and the sooner the better. I just hope it's true. A heart so full of hate and destruction is hard to imagine. To see it in action is devastating.
M  Avatar
June 3, 2022 at 1:57 AM
Hi Harry….powerful poem….hell is where that evil black hearted creature belongs….the death, destruction and despair he created is abominable……Debx
Cunningham Avatar
June 3, 2022 at 1:56 AM
Always worse for the victims families. Tom
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