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The Agony of War

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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

Date: 4/9/2018 12:29:00 PM

Congrats on your winning poem, Charlie

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/10/2018 12:14:00 PM

Thank you Line...

L. J. Carber

Date: 4/7/2018 4:35:00 PM

Your first line, Charlie, encapsulates the truth, the real truth behind almost every war that has ever been fought.

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/8/2018 12:39:00 PM

Thank you L.J.

Kevin Shaw

Date: 8/31/2017 5:59:00 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
Date: 8/31/2017 7:06:00 AM

Thank you for your generous comments Kevin, they are very appreciated...

Janis Thompson

Date: 8/27/2017 7:56:00 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
Date: 8/27/2017 9:33:00 PM

Thank you so much Janis...

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 8/23/2017 11:52:00 AM

Very powerful piece Charlie!:) Wars are just very horrible, killing, destroying lives forever in every human way possible. Be blessed!:) D.

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/24/2017 9:23:00 AM

Thank you Dorian...

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/23/2017 3:05:00 AM

So powerfully written, Charlie:)

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/23/2017 7:29:00 AM

Thank you Jo.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/22/2017 1:35:00 PM

WOW--so well written. The last two lines, so touching--well done Charlie!

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/22/2017 8:07:00 PM

Thank you Vijay...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/20/2017 1:28:00 PM

seriously, i can't fathom the reason for a battle that destroys men...supremacy?... powerful, painful read, charlie... huggs

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/20/2017 3:43:00 PM

Thank you Nette...

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/19/2017 6:03:00 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
Date: 8/19/2017 9:58:00 PM

Such a wonderful comment Lynn, thank you so very much...

Anil Deo

Date: 8/17/2017 9:09:00 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
Date: 8/17/2017 10:55:00 PM

Thank you Anil...

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 8/17/2017 4:26:00 PM

i dropped by to reread this gem. excellent.

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/17/2017 10:54:00 PM

Thanks again Afolabi...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/16/2017 3:39:00 PM

In a rush, so just returning to this one to say again how stellar it is!!

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/16/2017 7:22:00 PM

Thank you Andrea but no need.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 8/14/2017 7:04:00 AM

Good luck in the contest brilliant poet. The image posted with it is great.

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/14/2017 2:51:00 PM

Thank you Afolabi.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/13/2017 12:46:00 PM

A beautifully penned War poem Charlie, very well expressed!

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/13/2017 6:59:00 PM

Thank you Arthur...

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/12/2017 2:03:00 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
Date: 8/12/2017 7:35:00 PM

You are special Connie, thank you so much...

Janis Thompson

Date: 8/11/2017 1:00:00 PM

The imagery and metaphors are wonderful Charlie. Looks like a sure winner to me. Good luck in the contest.

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/11/2017 7:20:00 PM

Thank you Janis.

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 8/10/2017 7:50:00 AM

Excellent. Very powerful write with well penned. Thanks for sharing it.

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/10/2017 2:54:00 PM

Thank you Ravi...

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/9/2017 6:06:00 PM

Nicely penned my friend...war what is it good for...absolutely nada...god bless...^WW^

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/10/2017 2:54:00 PM

Thanks WW...

Ralph Sergi

Date: 8/9/2017 2:50:00 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
Date: 8/10/2017 2:53:00 PM

Thank you Ralph...

Probir Gupta

Date: 8/9/2017 12:51:00 AM

Wonderful poem powerfully done ... Amazing, Charlie ... And thank you for liking my Mysterious Night ...

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/9/2017 1:20:00 AM

Thank you Probir, and it was my pleasure always to read your work...

Old Man Emu

Date: 8/8/2017 11:53:00 PM

Powerful write Charlie, struck a cord with me and I'm sure many who venture this way. Regards, Craig

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/9/2017 1:18:00 AM

So glad you shared some time with me Craig, thank you...

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/8/2017 4:44:00 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
Date: 8/8/2017 6:53:00 PM

It is unfortunate Demetrios, thank you for your encouragement...