Bob Quigley Poet Rondeau

The Cannon's Roar

The cannons roar, hatred inflame
Destruction, chaos, without shame
Our countries fabric torn apart
Pride and conviction rule the heart
Life as before we can't reclaim

Atrocities in freedoms name
Negotiations soon became
Words meant to stop, but instead start
The cannons roar 

We won't remember them by name
Who heard the bugle's call and came
They, on the battlefield depart
Victims felled by the warriors art
The cannons roar


12/09/2011

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Carol Sunshine Brown June 14, 2012 at 12:25 PM Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Simple Poems" contest Bob. Love, Carol

David Williams June 13, 2012 at 7:38 AM Bob, congrats on your win..David Bob Quigley June 13, 2012 at 11:58 AM Thank you David

Jonas L. Rozario June 12, 2012 at 11:36 AM Strong write Bob...Congrats on you win. Bob Quigley June 12, 2012 at 2:49 PM Thank you

Terry O'Leary June 12, 2012 at 11:10 AM Congratulations on your poem and win!!! Terry Bob Quigley June 12, 2012 at 2:50 PM Thank you Terry

Elizabeth Wesley June 12, 2012 at 9:57 AM A sad commentary on war Bob; you did a fantastic job in the write and congratulations are in order for your worthy win! Elizabeth Bob Quigley June 12, 2012 at 2:50 PM Appreciate it Elizabeth

Poet Destroyer A June 12, 2012 at 9:15 AM BOB.. A wonderful congratulations with your awesome deep poem,... God bless~ XOX*PD Bob Quigley June 12, 2012 at 2:51 PM Thank you PD

Carol Eastman December 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM Well written. Bob Quigley December 15, 2011 at 8:57 AM Thanks Carol

Robert Pettit December 11, 2011 at 3:54 PM This entry reminds me a bit of Roger Whittaker's hit song "I Don't Believe in it Anymore". You have rendered a fine example of a Rondeau poem. Bob Quigley December 11, 2011 at 5:42 PM Thank you Robert. Much appreciated.

Audrey Haick December 9, 2011 at 7:01 PM I read this twice, Bob...not for clarity but to capture the powerful imagery within....And isn't it a shame that man has not realized that war accomplishes no good! Well done! Love, Annalise Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 10:35 PM History hasn't taught us a thing. Thanks Annalise

Ilene Bauer December 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM very powerful! Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 10:36 PM Thank you Ilene

Kim Merryman December 9, 2011 at 3:49 PM Excellent write, Bob. Best wishes in the contest. Kim Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 3:50 PM An insightful observation Elizabeth. Thanks

Elizabeth Wesley December 9, 2011 at 3:16 PM Such passion and conviction in your verse. It takes me with you into the agony of what happens on a battlefield. A part of you is in this!

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer December 9, 2011 at 2:48 PM Bob...This is such a nice tribute! Much luck to you in the contest. Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM Thanks Natalie

Jack Horne December 9, 2011 at 2:08 PM Awesome piece, Bob. I must try this form - I love it. Many congrats to you on your wins too, my friend : ) Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM Thanks Jack. This form is a thinker.

John Smith December 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM Some of us long remember those we knew who fell on battlefields of yore. Their names live on above the arguments of why we went to war, woven into the fabric of our nation's lore. Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 12:16 PM Well said John Thank you