Charlie Smith Poet Free verse

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The Agony of War

Barbarous reason rejoices
and draws strength dispensing death.
Its celebration comes with
cold effigies of blood soaked,
ravaged, masked graves of silence,
leaving any subsequent regret
within the heart of the stonecutter.
The suffocating privacy
of each muddy sepulcher
calls out its loss-but who will listen
through the rumble of the caissons roar?
Fear has no time to mourn.
Only after the flame
leaves its postscript
are the cries of the Widow heard-
then wars agony entreats the soul...

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Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 12:29 PM Congrats on your winning poem, Charlie Charlie Smith April 10, 2018 at 12:14 PM Thank you Line...

L. J. Carber April 7, 2018 at 4:35 PM Your first line, Charlie, encapsulates the truth, the real truth behind almost every war that has ever been fought. Charlie Smith April 8, 2018 at 12:39 PM Thank you L.J.

Kevin Shaw August 31, 2017 at 5:59 AM You have captured the horror and misery of War. The people who suffer are not participants in the fight, kind regards to you Charlie and thank you for sharing your poem, Kevin Charlie Smith August 31, 2017 at 7:06 AM Thank you for your generous comments Kevin, they are very appreciated...

Janis Medders Tobechi August 27, 2017 at 7:56 PM You have really captured the gruesome face of war with these vivid metaphors and images. Looks like a winner here to me. Good luck in the contest. Charlie Smith August 27, 2017 at 9:33 PM Thank you so much Janis...

Dorian Petersen Potter August 23, 2017 at 11:52 AM Very powerful piece Charlie!:) Wars are just very horrible, killing, destroying lives forever in every human way possible. Be blessed!:) D. Charlie Smith August 24, 2017 at 9:23 AM Thank you Dorian...

Joanna Daniel August 23, 2017 at 3:05 AM So powerfully written, Charlie:) Charlie Smith August 23, 2017 at 7:29 AM Thank you Jo.

Vijay Pandit August 22, 2017 at 1:35 PM WOW--so well written. The last two lines, so touching--well done Charlie! Charlie Smith August 22, 2017 at 8:07 PM Thank you Vijay...

Nette Onclaud August 20, 2017 at 1:28 PM seriously, i can't fathom the reason for a battle that destroys men...supremacy?... powerful, painful read, charlie... huggs Charlie Smith August 20, 2017 at 3:43 PM Thank you Nette...

Lynn Marie August 19, 2017 at 6:03 PM That 'War' is a devastating reality, defies logic...That there are incredibly beautiful souls such as yourself to pen such powerful words Charlie, is a blessing and gift to us all to Never Forget. "War" may be only one word; it's ramifications touch everyone regardless of race, creed and religion. A remarkable write. Blessings xo Charlie Smith August 19, 2017 at 9:58 PM Such a wonderful comment Lynn, thank you so very much...

Anil Deo August 17, 2017 at 9:09 PM Charlie, Sir, you lived through these man-made nightmares - mentioning "fear" - that "has no time to mourn" the muddy graves, "silences" the stonecutter feels. Ah, those silences ... broken by the widows & orphans begging after the splendid wars we fight. Shalom (Peace) Charlie Smith August 17, 2017 at 10:55 PM Thank you Anil...

Afolabi Muideen August 17, 2017 at 4:26 PM i dropped by to reread this gem. excellent. Charlie Smith August 17, 2017 at 10:54 PM Thanks again Afolabi...

Andrea Dietrich August 16, 2017 at 3:39 PM In a rush, so just returning to this one to say again how stellar it is!! Charlie Smith August 16, 2017 at 7:22 PM Thank you Andrea but no need.

Afolabi Muideen August 14, 2017 at 7:04 AM Good luck in the contest brilliant poet. The image posted with it is great. Charlie Smith August 14, 2017 at 2:51 PM Thank you Afolabi.

Arthur Vaso August 13, 2017 at 12:46 PM A beautifully penned War poem Charlie, very well expressed! Charlie Smith August 13, 2017 at 6:59 PM Thank you Arthur...

Connie Marcum Wong August 12, 2017 at 2:03 AM This touched my heart Charlie! It is exquisite! Written with a master's pen! I am Faving this magnificent piece. I hope it is a top winner! : ) Charlie Smith August 12, 2017 at 7:35 PM You are special Connie, thank you so much...

Janis Medders Tobechi August 11, 2017 at 1:00 PM The imagery and metaphors are wonderful Charlie. Looks like a sure winner to me. Good luck in the contest. Charlie Smith August 11, 2017 at 7:20 PM Thank you Janis.

Ravi Sathasivam August 10, 2017 at 7:50 AM Excellent. Very powerful write with well penned. Thanks for sharing it. Charlie Smith August 10, 2017 at 2:54 PM Thank you Ravi...

Winged Warrior August 9, 2017 at 6:06 PM Nicely penned my friend...war what is it good for...absolutely nada...god bless...^WW^ Charlie Smith August 10, 2017 at 2:54 PM Thanks WW...

Ralph Sergi August 9, 2017 at 2:50 PM Hi Charlie: You really epitomized the reality of War. it is a shame that it's always the innocent suffer as a result of a few war mongers. I wish you well in the contest. Charlie Smith August 10, 2017 at 2:53 PM Thank you Ralph...

Probir Gupta August 9, 2017 at 12:51 AM Wonderful poem powerfully done ... Amazing, Charlie ... And thank you for liking my Mysterious Night ... Charlie Smith August 9, 2017 at 1:20 AM Thank you Probir, and it was my pleasure always to read your work...

Old Man Emu August 8, 2017 at 11:53 PM Powerful write Charlie, struck a cord with me and I'm sure many who venture this way. Regards, Craig Charlie Smith August 9, 2017 at 1:18 AM So glad you shared some time with me Craig, thank you...

Demetrios Trifiatis August 8, 2017 at 4:44 PM My dear friend, Charlie your dynamic poem is a call to human consciousness for peace! I am with you my friend, unfortunately war mongers are hard of hearing and some completely deaf! May your message be heard throughout the world! Good luck! Charlie Smith August 8, 2017 at 6:53 PM It is unfortunate Demetrios, thank you for your encouragement...

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 8, 2017 at 11:01 AM Powerful write, Charlie. I share your poetic sentiments on this subject. Passionate poetry rich in imagery. Love and hugs. Charlie Smith August 8, 2017 at 11:38 AM Thank you Freddie, I appreciate your encouragement.

White Wolf August 8, 2017 at 9:32 AM This is amazing, Charlie! You sure can write, brother! Well done and best of luck Charlie Smith August 8, 2017 at 10:07 AM Thanks WW...

Joseph May August 7, 2017 at 6:32 PM Excellent poem Charlie...I hope to see this high on the list... Charlie Smith August 7, 2017 at 7:24 PM Thank you Joseph.

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