Red Line

There is a red line in the sand
they stand against it, hand in hand,
both face-to-face and toe toe-to-toe;
a grain that neither will forego.
It shifts, the sand, as winds do blow
but neither side will ever show
the kings and aces in their hand
blood has less value than the land.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Baker Avatar
August 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Love the ending, my friend. Good poetry, Terry. Have a great week! Bill
Miller Avatar
August 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Thank you Bill, have a good one yourself
Rodrigues Avatar
August 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Wow! This is indeed a powerful write! Sadly leaders still fight for that tribal power and not for peace, prosperity and freedom.
Miller Avatar
August 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Very true Kim, thank you for passing by and your kind comments
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