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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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/25/2024 9:50:00 AM

An intelligent poem. This world has turned upside down and heading for ruin.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/1/2024 2:18:00 AM

I hope not but I fear so, and I love hearing from you, one of my fav poets!

Jan Allison

Date: 3/21/2024 4:23:00 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
Date: 4/1/2024 2:17:00 AM

You and most who have hearts. :)

Deb M

Date: 3/19/2024 2:17:00 PM

Powerful poem Arthur….”battle paper butterflies” how very beautiful…..Debx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/1/2024 2:16:00 AM

Always appreciate your words!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/19/2024 9:10:00 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
Date: 4/1/2024 2:16:00 AM

I will try, in the mean time carry the torch! :)

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/19/2024 8:20:00 AM

A great poem with truth within.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/1/2024 2:15:00 AM

Thank you very much :)

Lin Lane

Date: 3/19/2024 5:20:00 AM

I'm reminded of The Trail of Tears, forced upon the Seminole Tribe of Florida who were herded like cattle to a reservation in Oklahoma. Many died of disease, starvation and exposure. Thanks to the invaders... like those today who usurp foreign lands. Not quite the kind of 'circle of life' in a Disney song. The stone in David's slingshot is a nuclear button today. Well written, Art.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/1/2024 2:15:00 AM

You have expressed this so well, This is a story that repeats far too often. We need more humanity and less righteousness.

Aurore Severo

Date: 3/19/2024 4:56:00 AM

a story I know too well. Nice poem.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/1/2024 2:13:00 AM

Thank you, I know you know :)