The Carpenters

We thought we were invincible,

Fearless, there we stood.

But somewhere to the rear

We heard someone sawing wood.

It was over the top for us,

A fight was in the offing.

But not for the carpenters,

They were busy, making coffins.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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September 9, 2017 at 10:13 AM
Oh my goodness Gary. A very powerfully written poem. Well done!
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September 9, 2017 at 10:48 AM
Thank you Heidi :)
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