Harry Horsman Poet Sonnet

The Enemy Within

While Satan still manipulates
the call to arms is apparent,
when disarmament stipulates
a flaw a weakness to exploit;
by the next despotic arrant
moving amongst us all adroit.

Peaceful lands of noble intent
sing your gullible lullaby,
relinquish your strength you’ll repent
aiding the augment of evil;
his preying armies to satisfy
destroying peace with upheaval.

While Satan still manipulates
peaceful lands of noble intent.

  © Harry J Horsman 2016

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Sam Kauffman June 24, 2021 at 9:56 AM There is a quote from the Usual Suspects that I like. "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled on the world is convincing the world he doesn't exist." Thank you Harry for taking this courageous stand and reminding us that evil would destroy the world - IF it could. Thankfully we have a Savior! Blessings and congratulations!

Christuraj Alex June 24, 2021 at 12:59 AM A beautiful sonnet. Congratulations!

Robert Lindley February 5, 2016 at 10:33 PM Superb sonnet my friend. Even in my sad state I see that quite easily. A7.....

Poet Destroyer A January 22, 2016 at 11:58 PM HARRY, CONGRATS ON YOUR HM... LINDA :)

Arthur Vaso January 20, 2016 at 11:40 AM Harry, a beautiful sonnet, and loved the theme.

Richard Lamoureux January 16, 2016 at 6:44 PM This rolls off the tongue nicely, it would be a great performance piece!

Ken Carroll January 16, 2016 at 1:37 PM Awesome! Thanks for visiting my page. ?? Ken Carroll January 16, 2016 at 1:38 PM Apology. Should be !!!

Robyn Campbell January 15, 2016 at 10:47 PM Fabulous job, Harry. Congrats on the win. Very well deserved.

Cecilia Macfarlane January 15, 2016 at 4:43 PM Powerful write and terrific win Harry. Hugs

Nette Onclaud January 13, 2016 at 9:30 AM a call for celebration, harry.. big congrats on your win!..huggs

Skat A January 12, 2016 at 11:37 PM Harry, nice to see your HM... Hugs ** SKAT

Sara Kendrick January 12, 2016 at 12:47 PM Amazing Cornish Sonnets landed upon this list. Congrats on your win. Sara

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 12, 2016 at 1:57 AM Great inspirational work harry..may we be at peace.. congrats on win!

Viv Wigley January 12, 2016 at 12:23 AM A call to arms if ever I saw one. You're right, harry, we can't sit back. Strong write, well done, regards, Viv

James Fraser January 10, 2016 at 11:50 AM Sadly, many Satans stroll this wonderful planet. I'd so love to aradicate them as they arise and before they damage their peripheral and beyond. Powerful terrific poetry Harry ~~ James :)

Bl Devnath January 9, 2016 at 12:14 PM High voltage flashing rhythm of romantic feeling. Loved much the ways of expression. Loved always my lovely friend,bl

Len Gasun January 8, 2016 at 7:15 PM Hello my very dear friend, Harry! This is a brilliant take for the contest. A very powerful write and you did it very well. I did make a try for this contest too, coz I like sonnet and I was so curious with this kind. It's my pleasure to read your wonderful piece. Super liked and enjoyed! Good luck my dear friend!Thank you so much for sharing and for stopping by! Happy New Year! love lots and hugs, Leonora

Sara Kendrick January 8, 2016 at 1:48 PM Yes, Satan comes but for to steal, kill, and destroy.. Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for dropping by..Sara

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 8, 2016 at 4:28 AM Harry, I love what you've written here, wow so powerfully write and am awed.. =`) I shall fave this and you! so impressed with all the poems I read from you... =`)~Olive Eloisa =`)

Legendary Legend January 7, 2016 at 4:50 PM great and awesome message .....

Joe Maverick January 7, 2016 at 11:23 AM Damn those miners..' L O L))) just harking back to a certain English Dame; Harry..' I daresay you will recall the days..' a 7 here dear friend, on this well worked piece.

Robert Lindley January 7, 2016 at 9:04 AM Satan inspires the blackest of hearts in evil men. Currently , we see this rampant in attacks on innocent people around the world by a "certain group" inspired by him IMHO. A7

Scott Thirtyseven January 6, 2016 at 11:38 PM Great words Harry. Thank you for your New Years sentiments, and may your also be wonderful. May you do well in the contest.

Andrea Dietrich January 6, 2016 at 8:00 PM Satan is on a rampage, Harry!! You captured that very well. I enjoyed your take on the cornish sonnet. You chose a difficult but relevant topic.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 6, 2016 at 1:16 PM Another wonderful write sorry I thought it said White Satan to start with lol xx

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