Toxic State

Bullets wrapped in death 
     Hitting the frame of life 
         Humanity left with no breath,
Shadow of love holds knife 
      Peace has dissolved in hate
         Dark and dangerous is life, 
Tears trickle down my eyes
      World is in a toxic state 
         Unable to filter truth and lies.


Dec 20, 2016.
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Parker Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 8:58 AM
The world is in a toxic state its dark shadow blocks out the sun..my first thought after reading your poem
Neumann Avatar
December 25, 2016 at 6:06 AM
Truly a worthy winner. Congratulations, Kai
Toluwalope Gideon Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 12:44 PM
Beautiful lines, Raina. I love the way you do magics with words.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 6:18 AM
Excellent! Congrats!
Raina Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 12:17 PM
Thank you...
Lamoureux Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 12:53 AM
Well expressed, congrats on a fine win.
Raina Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 12:18 PM
Thank you...Richard.
Kundu Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 10:49 PM
Congrats on your placement, Meenakshi. Well deserved.
Raina Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 12:18 PM
Thank you...
Canerdy Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 8:14 PM
So concise, so powerful and true. Congrats on your well-deserved win, Meenakshi! Janice
Raina Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 12:18 PM
Thank you...
Sands Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 2:32 PM
Well done . Congratulations :)
Raina Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 12:19 PM
Thank you...
Vinson Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 1:49 PM
Powerful through every line - excellent, Meenakshi.
Raina Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 12:23 PM
Thank you...
White Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 1:01 PM
World is in a toxic state indeed. Well deserved placement.
Raina Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 12:24 PM
Thank you...Darren.
Turner Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 10:08 AM
It can be difficult at time, Meenakshi. loved your poem:)
Raina Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 12:20 PM
Thank you...Daniel.
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