The Lonely March

In a far distant galaxy
Many, many miles from earth
There is a planet called Fortrex
It lies barren and hurt
 
The race are called Zodians
With their animal type murex
And a hideous beast
Of which they call a vodex
 
An intergalactical war
That we could never imagine
Ripped a race apart
Survivors left to begin
 
In beaten retreat
Their battered souls
March in scatter
Victims of wars goal
 
To their mountains they head
As they look to regroup
This proud ancient race
In battle scarred stoop

This scene all reminds us
Of histories past
Dunkirk in Europe
Through the waters they marched

A Germany beaten
As their troops march home
Many never made it
Like us, many will roam

If we moved to the next Galaxy
Made a quadrant our home
Would we be safe forever
Or forever comb

Until that time
We will live in our hills
For how long we will be safe
Before more blood spills




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Dietrich Avatar
January 26, 2010 at 12:55 PM
The last stanza is a good ending, becuase we reflect on the nature of war. How we will never see its end, and all we can do is wait or even hide, some poor souls have to hide. This reminded me of Avatar. Luv, andrea ps thanks for all your recent comments to me!
Haick Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Oh, Highlander, how long, indeed! Not until mens' hearts are in tune to God's will, I'm afraid. This is a beautiful, introspective and well-written! As usual, you never disappoint us! Thank you for reading and commenting on my poems today! Peace, Audrey
Dufresne Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 7:16 AM
yes James, How long? I think about that often and I'm afraid that part is not fantasy. Enjoyed the poem.
George   Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 4:34 AM
I know you love fantasy as this poem displays as does your beautiful webpage. Have you seen Avatar? An absolute must for one who loves fantasy. Thank you for sharing this adventure, James. Lainie
Owens Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Cool poem...enjoyed...Marty
Kendrick Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Interesting question in the last stanza. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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