Robert Pettit Poet Rhyme

Rising Like a Phoenix From the Ashes

The ravages of war came to Everytown.
The bombs were dropped, and the buildings came down.
Who started the war?  What was the reason?
All of this destruction came during the Christmas season.
There were countless numbers of the deceased.
The wandering sickness killed after the fighting ceased.
Several decades passed as we turned the pages.
Mankind retrogressed back into the dark ages.

How was the book of life given a revision?
See the movie next time it’s on television.

Based on the 1936 film “Things To Come”

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Chris Hardy March 3, 2014 at 2:19 PM Outstanding write...you have the gift to capture your reader....Blessings, Christy

Leon Enriquez March 3, 2014 at 6:32 AM Dear Robert: Must be a memorable old film that inspired this write. Nicely done. Thanks. Leon

Tim Ryerson March 3, 2014 at 3:59 AM DEFINITELY gonna have to find that movie now Robert...You nailed it in line three. I think there outta be a law that says if two countries decide to go to war, the leaders of those countries should have to meet at high noon and fight it out...THAT would be an interesting sight to see...