Joseph Dougherty Poet Rhyme

The Dying Game

The Dying Game 

Joe Dougherty

 
Fleeting images in the fading light
A whispered voice… "it will be all right"
Evening draws and the shadows blend
Another day's fighting has come to an end

Tensions ease around the fire's light 
Brings a calming peace to the gathering night
Cooling embers in the waning flames
Blissful slumber… it's time out in the game

Thoughts of glory now fade away
When brother vs. brother we did play
They sent the young to pay this debt
Of winless victories and blameless regret

Disparaging chiefs of the burial mounds
Spilt our blood upon this ground
For reasons, not ours to know 
They write off, like a bad floorshow

The old soldiers they gather round
Laying wreaths on hallowed ground
Declare the price as freedom's due
Now simply words that don't ring true

NONE FEAR HERE they all proclaim
Willing pawns in the dying game
Now broken souls as home they go
To places they no longer know

The cost they paid in this day's fight
Leave fewer faces in the fire's light
Tear stained eyes that look away
No greater debts could they pay
	
This is more than I bargained for
Shut-up kid, you're in the war
NONE FEAR HERE they all proclaim
Willing pawns in the dying game

6/28/2009

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Gordon Mcconnell July 11, 2016 at 2:34 PM Good penning Joseph, like your rhyme, well done! Joseph Dougherty July 12, 2016 at 8:27 PM Gordon...Thank You keep smiling :)

Poet Destroyer A July 2, 2016 at 11:32 PM Joseph Dougherty, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Joseph Dougherty July 5, 2016 at 1:08 AM Linda, Thanks for the encourgement and by all means please speak your mine when ccritiquing my work. I have short stories I wish to share. Is this a forum for that type of work? Or should I confine my post to poetry

Skat A July 2, 2016 at 9:02 PM Joseph, Welcome to poetry soup, after reading this I know you are an Accomplished writer. Glad to see you enjoying it so much here. Flourishing among this community is easier than you think. Keep up the good work. *SKAT* Joseph Dougherty July 5, 2016 at 1:11 AM SKAT A... Thanks for the welcome and your kind the words of encouragement.