The Tragedy

He mowed down so many 
and the blood is still 
warm on the ground
Leaders spoke of healing 
Another mass murder 
There are far too many of them
Blood, blood, blood 
Screams, screams, screams
One asks oneself 
whether people are really good
are are they evil 
I read somewhere that there are places souls go which not even demons 
dream of 
That is the case 
Find solace however you can 
Peace, Shalom, Peace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Collins Avatar
January 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM
oh the places demons do not even think of. hard hitting poem. love, Kathy
Maverick Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Very sad event Matthew, I think an awareness of selfless for the west as a Whole is a start; the selfish society; Does not seem to be helping true life Quality..For the greater populace..! I Think a trickle down effect of a Self-lessnes is Needed..!
Palmer Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 9:07 AM
it's frightening,but it's the signs,sad write Matthew
Dietrich Avatar
December 30, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Matt, I like this one in light of the tragic events of late. I count this among the other perceptive poems written here on this topic.
Andresen Avatar
December 30, 2012 at 7:27 AM
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. - Touching poem, my friend. - HAPPY NEW YEAR!! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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December 28, 2012 at 3:07 PM
Hello Matt,,, bad tragedies when all and blood drips... wonder what kind of life completes when demons follow to the other life... enjoyed the poem...pd
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December 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM
A Tragedy no one will forget. It is sad that this things have to happen on these days. Merry Christmas. Lucilla
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