Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

Sadness

David has become Goliath
Goliath has become David
the world is spinning
out of control
nuclear bullets
battle paper butterflies

The indigenous as usual
suffer indignation
history spins in circles
again and again

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Paul Callus July 3, 2024 at 12:53 PM Simply put but very effective, Arthur. Unfortunately it is not always the case that we learn from past mistakes :( The main actors on stage might change, but the plays tend to remain the same. ~ Regards // paul

Victor Buhagiar March 25, 2024 at 9:50 AM An intelligent poem. This world has turned upside down and heading for ruin. Arthur Vaso April 1, 2024 at 2:18 AM I hope not but I fear so, and I love hearing from you, one of my fav poets!

Jan Allison March 21, 2024 at 4:23 PM thought provoking piece Art, I'd settle on the paper butterflies ay day than dodge bullets, scary world my friend:-( hugs Jan xx Arthur Vaso April 1, 2024 at 2:17 AM You and most who have hearts. :)

Deb M March 19, 2024 at 2:17 PM Powerful poem Arthur….”battle paper butterflies” how very beautiful…..Debx Arthur Vaso April 1, 2024 at 2:16 AM Always appreciate your words!

Paula Goldsmith March 19, 2024 at 9:10 AM Your "Sadness" is a powerful write. We are living in a crazy world & it is getting crazier with each new day. I wish you would write more. Have a blessed day writing away......... Arthur Vaso April 1, 2024 at 2:16 AM I will try, in the mean time carry the torch! :)

Hilda Greenhough March 19, 2024 at 8:20 AM A great poem with truth within. Arthur Vaso April 1, 2024 at 2:15 AM Thank you very much :)

Aurore Severo March 19, 2024 at 4:56 AM a story I know too well. Nice poem. Arthur Vaso April 1, 2024 at 2:13 AM Thank you, I know you know :)