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Slaughtered Innocence

The hideous and the humble Blood peppers falling snow As world hurtles to the tipping point Life chokes on ignited air Wrenching love from hungry mouths Stars fall without sound Some weep helpless, day through night Ever wondering how Never knowing why ...

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Liam Mcdaid

Date: 11/30/2015 12:48:00 PM

this is a deep excellent pen patricia this world has been turned upside down with hate and war wishing you a blessed week

Patricia L Graham
Date: 11/30/2015 5:34:00 PM

Thanks Liam. You were one of the first poets to strike me when I first came on here - which proves you just get better and better with time!!!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/29/2014 8:30:00 AM

Interesting thoughts on depression with nice title, Patricia

Patricia L Graham
Date: 12/29/2014 2:38:00 PM

Thanks Dr Ram. War is also at the heart of this but I ran out of word choice, choosing the softer options I think maybe because one always harbours hope for the suffering ...