Threnody For Baghdad

Sleepless in my room,
The sound of constant thunder
And a ceaseless wind;
Even the stars are weeping
As vengeance consumes the sky.


Jim Wilson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Lopez Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Jim, congrats on being featured this week!
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May 16, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Jim, nice work and congrats on being featured this week...Raul
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May 15, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Wonderful! Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)
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May 15, 2009 at 5:01 AM
this piece is awesome. you are such a great poet. a well deserved feature.... keep writing. great you!. love Leke
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May 12, 2009 at 5:11 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Jim. Love, Carol
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May 12, 2009 at 2:50 AM
well done on your featured poem great work, God bless from diane
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May 11, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Interesting perspective and nice use of imagery. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
Winter Avatar
May 11, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Congratulations Jim on your excellent featured write of the week! Love, Shar
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May 11, 2009 at 8:17 AM
I like that it's so short. All you need is the title to reference the event and the rest can focus on the emotional context in which you see it, in which everyone sees it. I couldn't imagine a better description of the stars weeping or the amazing closing line. Great language and overall write. -Yoni
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May 11, 2009 at 6:11 AM
If a war is necessary, it should only be as a defense of one's country, not as a means of oil prospecting or getting even for daddy. Vengeance isn't a reason for war. Good write. Congratulations Jim, on having it featured. Vince
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May 11, 2009 at 5:30 AM
Jim,...congrats on a great poem being featured! james
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May 11, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Congrats on your featured poem this week Jim.Rgds Brian
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May 10, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Jim my friend, beautiful Tanka and congratulations on your featured poetry this week. Ernilando
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November 2, 2008 at 4:53 AM
I am so enjoying your poems Jim, and you have really nailed the Tanka form. Awesome write. Love, Nigel
Wilson Avatar
July 20, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Michael, thanks for your kind comments. Your son is in my prayers. And thanks to everyone else for your observations, insights, and support.
Jordan Avatar
July 20, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Jim - this is a very powerful poem to be so short - We just hope our son and the sons and daughters of countless other families make it home - Your poem touched my heart - blessings to you and your family
Stella Avatar
July 19, 2008 at 8:16 AM
and all this just for peace and humanity jsut hope they bring the troops home soon thanks for sharing keep on sharing very powerful write for many to see
Winter Avatar
July 19, 2008 at 7:44 AM
Oh, so beautifully written. Your words are powerful dear poet, and you have captured the sadness and discontent of what our hearts know. Excellent write. Love, Shar
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July 19, 2008 at 7:28 AM
Such a simple and sad truth, however, a wonderful way to describe the futility of war. Stars weeping...such poignant words. I'm loving your poetry. Keep writing...Sincerely, Carrie
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