Two Times the Terror

I could tell by the looks in their eyes,
They had evil on their mind;
Terrorists with more devilish thoughts,
Nowhere else on earth could you find.

Victims of their thoughtless deeds
Lay scattered in their paths;
Cries if mercy on their ears
Are answered with just a laugh.

Destruction;
Torture;
Hazardous waste;
Are tools of their trade.
Promises with the devil
Seem to be the contract that they made.

Run and hide from these terrorists,
Should you see them come;
The pain they will inflict on you
Cannot be undone.

I must deal with their terrible deeds
Each and every day;
But from these four year old twins of mine
You can run away.


For the "Burlesque Twist" contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Sorry for the delay-Thanks so much for entering my contest-A big congrats. to you :)
Brown Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Natalie's "Burlesque Twist" contest Joe. Love, Carol
Dailey Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Great poem and a well deserved win. Mike
Williams Avatar
August 18, 2011 at 3:07 AM
hey Joe congrats on your win David
Johnson Avatar
August 18, 2011 at 1:38 AM
Very clever and should have been right at the top. Very surprising ending. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Congrats Joe on your super win in Burlesque Contest with this terrific entry luv.. hope all is well again for u luv..
Baity Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 10:02 PM
smiling and laughing..... i love the twist....this great!!!! smiles....chiquita
Johnson Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 2:21 PM
wow this was captivating. I was shocked and smiling by the end :D wonderful write.
Dietrich Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 12:16 AM
GRRRREAT twist, JOE!!
Sivey Avatar
August 12, 2011 at 10:21 PM
I wasn't expecting the last two lines of the poem. What a twist, great and wonderful though it is! I thoroughly enjoyed this write!!
Lane Avatar
August 12, 2011 at 6:03 PM
My twins are now 27 and so I can tell you....it gets better. Really......it will.......honestly.....better. Tony
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