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The Curtain of Pain Fell Upon Us

The cotton runs high in the Taliban sky
Resistance continues, into the south.
I watch nightly news with a heavy sigh 
Not letting judgments escape from my mouth. 

I see the pain that rues life for the same 
For their families each suffer loss too.
For those seeking revenge or seeking fame 
They know not what damage to souls they do. 

Children need to come first, not the adverse 
In a sinful will that tears life apart.
Bless all who try to obtain a reverse
That fight for God's light that dwells in their heart.

May love spread throughout in pink healing light
That peace may finally dwell with insight. 


4-28-19

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John Watt Date: 9/19/2020 10:48:00 PM This is a sad reflection of painful truths in our world. Let us continue to pray and strive for peace, especially for the sake of the children of the world. ~ John Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 5/9/2019 10:49:00 AM Your message is an important one my great friend. Sad truth is this world grows more dark and evil by the day. Great poetry my dear friend. A gem and a fave... Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/9/2019 5:54:00 PM Thank you Robert. I keep trying to have a positive outlook though I know we have our share of troubled people in the US others have it much worse and I do feel empathy especially for the innocent children. I appreciate the fave my friend. xxoo

Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/6/2019 5:13:00 PM Love, peace, and God. Let's hope the people who make the decisions about war will think about all three, and not be so hasty. They have already destroyed the souls of so many. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/9/2019 5:57:00 PM I agree Caren. Thank you. xxoo

Susan Ashley Date: 5/5/2019 9:33:00 PM Your potent yet poignant poem is deeply moving, Connie, and expressed with the beauty of empathy and a tender plea for peace. Each and every line is poetic, emotive and meaningful. Precious and inspiring poetry, my lovely friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/9/2019 5:58:00 PM What a beautiful comment you have given me Susan. Thank you very much my friend. xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 5/4/2019 1:32:00 AM I love the way you are reaching out to the war torn areas in this world and how it is a constant strife for them to cope with life and the children mentioned just pulled at my heartstrings - may peace reign - Amen! A beautiful, sad write. Hugs, Jenny. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/9/2019 6:01:00 PM Thank you Jennifer. The news is so difficult to watch but to ignore it is to put your head in the sand and I can't do that. I know that prayer helps. Thank you for your lovely comment. xxoo

Panagiota Romios Date: 5/3/2019 9:08:00 PM Connie, we don't need a war anymore. Chicago is gruesome. Christians and Jews are killed at services Nationwidem 66,000 babies murdered a year. Satan has his hooves entrenched everywhere! Am I Wrong? Through God, peace may come. Love your message!!Panagiota Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/9/2019 6:03:00 PM Mass prayer is the answer I believe. Thank you Panagiota. xxoo

Judy Ball Date: 5/3/2019 4:35:00 PM My feelings exactly, Well said. God Bless, JB Login to Reply

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. Date: 5/3/2019 8:29:00 AM OH! If only! Nicely penned Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/3/2019 1:22:00 PM Thank you very much Allen. War is hell!

Winged Warrior Date: 5/2/2019 8:45:00 AM A message of hope...let us listen...may your words spread far and wide dear Connie...happy endings my friend...^WW^ Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/3/2019 1:21:00 PM Thank you very much WW. xxoo

Maria Williams Date: 5/2/2019 8:25:00 AM An awesome write dear Connie. Its come to the stage when I don't watch the news anymore, just too depressing. All we can do is pray that peace may finally dwell with insight, you are so right there. This is a Fave for me....Maria Hugs Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/3/2019 1:20:00 PM Thank you very much Maria. I watch the news, sad as it is, It reminds me to pray for those who need prayer most. I so appreciate you faving this Maria. : ) xxoo

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/1/2019 4:13:00 PM such a powerful piece alluding to our need for basic human rights to be respected... grreat win, connie... huggs Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/1/2019 6:20:00 PM Nette, my poem didn't win, I didn't get it posted in time to enter Lu Loo's contest. Thank you just the same for your sweet comment. xxoo

Barbara Gorelick Date: 5/1/2019 10:05:00 AM I can hardly watch the news anymore...sigh. A very moving piece. BG Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/3/2019 1:16:00 PM Thank you BG I feel the same. I like watching David Muir, if I spelled his name correctly. He ends his news with a heartwarming story usually. : ) xxoo

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/1/2019 9:07:00 AM I see these conflicts' and can't help but wonder what phychological damage is done to the innocent children , will they too grow up with hate in their hearts. Well written Connie and a hope that peace will become the norm. Tom Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/3/2019 1:11:00 PM They are marred for life Tom, I agree. It is so sad. I have great empathy for them. Thank you for your lovely insightful comment. xxoo

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/1/2019 8:46:00 AM Awesome, caring sentiments in your poem Connie. Children and families are often innocent victims of the warring world. I join you in wishing for peace..an excellent sonnet you wrote. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/3/2019 1:07:00 PM I grieve for all the children enduring fear and physical pain as well as emotional pain of loss and of having such little value as to have an explosive strapped to their body. It is a terror that will never be forgotten even if they escape to live on. Bless all who try to protect their children with their lives. Thank you Vijay. I appreciate your wonderful comment. xxoo