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Stray Dog In the War Zone

Burning and blazing meteors fell on my right and left Is it from heaven or hell, why can’t they spare me just? Searching for food I came, not for this war I detest! Won second place in Threesome Poetry Contest sponsored by Silent One

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 1/22/2020 4:22:00 AM

This is a very powerful three lines, Jenish, and you used your phrasing to its thorough potential - wonderful write and congrats! (It reminds of one of the first pieces I wrote here, which ended up having a college course taught around it, about a war orphan trying to survive on the road between Raqqa and Demascus. It is called "Travel Light" if you're interested, though it is a long piece). This is great stuff! :o)

Jenish Somadas
Date: 1/22/2020 5:01:00 AM

Thank you Gregory for your time and comment.. I will sure search for it..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/14/2020 6:26:00 PM

A meaningful three lines, Jenish. Congrats on the win.

Jenish Somadas
Date: 1/14/2020 9:06:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words..Andrea..

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/14/2020 2:04:00 PM

- Congratulations so much on your winning poem :) - // Anne-Lise

Jenish Somadas
Date: 1/14/2020 9:06:00 PM

Thank you Anne..

John Watt

Date: 1/12/2020 10:47:00 PM

War is a short-memory dog that refuses to learn from the past and keeps returning to its vomit. I'm saddened that this is your reality. Keep writing, my friend. Warmly, John

Jenish Somadas
Date: 1/12/2020 10:51:00 PM

Your comment decorates my poem.. Thank you John..