Jslambert Mister Roboto Poet Carpe Diem

Street Martyrs

War in the street
faces marred by defeat
crying
yet they’re fighting
still kicking and biting

where is the truth
they’re refusing
can’t you see
humanity is losing?

sapphires seeking retribution
today’s victims of persecution

battle for amnesty
road blocked 
by futility
just another excuse 
for senseless brutality

the many
are the few voices allowed
martyrs paving ways
brave and proud
risking their lives
for the benefit of future generations
placing themselves on shelves
for the sake of their children's salvation

this is the life 
they're still choosing
can't you see 
humanity losing?

today they fall
bludgeoned again 
in defeat
yet 
there’s a brighter tomorrow
for this bloodshed today
in the street

~JSLambert
© 2012 JSL                     

                             
                                  *First Place*  
  "WHAT I BELIEVE IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR!" Poetry  Contest
                                             
                                    sponsored by: Frank H.

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Carol Sunshine Brown March 15, 2012 at 12:25 PM Congratulations on your super win in Frank H's contest JSL. Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud March 15, 2012 at 10:42 AM riding high on sky of peace, JS... congrats with huggs! :)

Sashi Prabhu March 15, 2012 at 10:13 AM congrats on the gr8 placement and a fabolous write........~sashi

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl March 15, 2012 at 10:06 AM Congratulations Js a fabulous win xx

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 15, 2012 at 9:49 AM congrats JS on a fabulous first place win luv for this profound and poignant expression of belief luv.. awesome wisdom..

Robert A. Dufresne March 15, 2012 at 9:00 AM Awesome write JS and right on in depicting the tragedy of the times along with the hope and courage to right the wrongs no matter what. Congrats to you

Carol Sunshine Brown January 4, 2012 at 5:41 AM Congratulations on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest. Wishing you the best in the finals JS. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich December 28, 2011 at 2:23 PM WAY to GO. Your poem here made it to round two of the international contest. WHOOPIE!!

Andrea Dietrich December 7, 2011 at 9:06 PM Good writing. It's all so sad! btw, a few people wished you happy birthday at my blog if you want to see who they were! Hope it was nice. Luv, Andrea

Chiquitachiamaka Baity August 4, 2011 at 7:04 AM Powerful!!!!!! enough said!!!!!!!

Marvel Godwyn June 17, 2011 at 8:45 AM This is a masterpiece, joseph.Really wonderful and i thank you for always stopping by to read my poems.

Marvel Godwyn June 17, 2011 at 8:44 AM This is a masterpiece, joseph.Really wonderful and i thank you for always stopping by to read my poems.

Marvel Godwyn June 17, 2011 at 8:43 AM This is a masterpiece, joseph.Really wonderful and i thank you for always stopping by to read my poems.

Charles Melody Lightning Ink May 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM Great write here, i see u are a gem. pls keep it up. i am not always on line because i don't have a computer of my own. see you.

Manouchka Doreus May 4, 2011 at 8:22 AM whoa.... this is a powerful peace... the title really plays it up... Exellent

Elaine George April 30, 2011 at 11:55 PM Just another excuse for senseless brutality. Powerful indeed. Great writing, Joe. Lainie, and thank you for your kind comments.

Michael J. Falotico April 29, 2011 at 2:57 PM Excellent poetry my friend... I must take this time to thank you for spending your time reading my poems.. Best of luck with the book , it is something I am trying to do myself.. Michael

A Rambling Righting Riley - Shauna Riley April 29, 2011 at 9:47 AM really like this...sorta makes me think back on the song by U2..Sunday Bloody Sunday....you portrayed this issue so well....flows really nicely too....btw....I posted a new poem...just because you asked lol....Shauna

Carol Sunshine Brown April 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM Just stopping by today to thank you for all your kinds comments JSL. Hopefully they will get the site back up and running correctly for everyone soon. Love, Carol

James Foulk April 26, 2011 at 2:04 PM very creative and touching piece of poetry.

Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2011 at 9:01 PM Hello again, Joey. If you purchase the novel through www.publishamerica.com, I will get credit for the sale. However, it takes a lot longer to receive it that way, so Amazon.com is the best way to order it. I do hope you enjoy it. It's an adventure/sci-fi book that moves at a fast pace. Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM I just hope all the sacrifices made by soldiers DO help ensure a better future for today's children. Otherwise, it seems so futile. You describe it well, Joseph. Great poem! Love, Carolyn

Michelle Mac Donald April 25, 2011 at 10:04 AM A powerful write, Joseph! There is a dark and steep incline, for they who pave a "brighter tomorrow". A beautifully hopeful write! Thanks for sharing, Joseph. Mikki

Sara Kendrick April 24, 2011 at 12:12 PM Enjoyed reading this one today..Very expressive and creative..Sara

Andrew Nashat April 24, 2011 at 9:02 AM This is simply beautiful. I really hope for a brighter tomorrow. Happy Easter :)

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