Mystic Rose Rose Poet Rhyme

The Red Letter

There are many kinds of wars some make you die some make you cry 
when your far away suffused in gunpowder, you learn to live and lie 

A red letter day arrived, their baby was born blue, cold and stillborn
he sat in the bunker away from atomic blasts grief soaked and forlorn

Jim walked in and released his gunny sack " dam the war " what you got 
stoic and in shock he wheezed, coughed took a drag of cigarette, wot?

There are many kinds of wars, some make you die some make you cry 
today was not a day for tears, with a mendacious smile he prayed to die .


July 20, 2022
Sponsor	Faraz Ajmal
Contest Name	Tears of a Valiant Soldier

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Michael Tor July 23, 2022 at 12:14 AM Heartfelt and sad Vie. So sad where this Soldier is and to add more sadness is the loss of a new born. Life isn't always pretty or joyful. Wish you well in the contest...

Connie Marcum Wong July 20, 2022 at 11:38 AM The things that happen to the families when one is at war must feel even more devastating when a soldier cannot be home to give personal comfort or receive it when such a loss occurs. Your emotive poem is beautifully written and a wonderful entry for the contest Vie. I hope it is a top winner for you.Blessings xxoo

Paula Goldsmith July 20, 2022 at 9:51 AM WOW!!! What a write. So sad. Good luck in the contest. Have a blessed day.............

Vladislav Raven July 20, 2022 at 7:23 AM Hi Vienna, I feel the sadness within this excellent write. I had tears in my eyes as I read this piece. Sometimes true grief must be held within. Good luck in the contest. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX

Regina Mcintosh July 20, 2022 at 4:05 AM So sad... God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina