Silent Streets

The young walk on the solemn streets,
seeing all the damage
Still air and empty seats,
simple silent streets

Gone though once, gone through twice
eroded what is man
Still air and empty seats,
simple silent streets

Actions evil and uncivilized 
from centers come
Still air and empty seats,
simple silent streets

Marching men in uniform 
saluted for security
Still air and empty seats,
simple silent streets

Rome’s pillars collapse, relieved
they have steely company
Still air and empty seats,
simple silent streets

Huddled away, praying, alone
no one is there anymore
Still air and empty seats,
simple silent streets
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

De Beaulieu Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 12:14 PM
Hello Roland Dust, the streets are empty because no one is travelling because of the disease. They do not want to catch the Corona.I don't blame them. Have a nce day my friend.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace