Emile Pinet Poet Free verse

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The Beast Within

I've seen anger
and power
morph into hate.
And nations crumble
under siege,
when religious zealots
free the beast within.
And the blood flows red,
as Death demands an
exorbitant toll
for the fallen soul's
passage into heaven. 
The very wealthy
build their dynasties
by grinding the bones
of naive idealist
and the pious,
into the mortar 
for their monuments 
and crypts of stone.
The apocalypse,
a Martyr’s dream, 
or reality’s
nightmare?

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Funom Makama May 20, 2016 at 7:22 AM Awesome and refreshing. A jaw breaking 7.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma March 10, 2016 at 2:44 AM Wonderful poetry Emile ... pen for a cause.. Emile Pinet March 12, 2016 at 11:10 AM Please read my last poem, Thank you Emile. Emile Pinet March 10, 2016 at 9:30 AM Thanks Upma, your comments are valued. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong March 9, 2016 at 7:42 PM It is so sad that people can not coexist without war. Your poem brings many things to light Emile. It is well written and makes a powerful statement. #7 Emile Pinet March 9, 2016 at 8:34 PM Thank you Connie, I value your input. Emile.

Jan Allison March 9, 2016 at 4:37 PM such a powerful write Emile and the image I found so chilling:-( hugs jan xx Emile Pinet March 9, 2016 at 6:35 PM Thanks Jan, I value your comments. Emile.