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Under Great Duress

How can people in war ravished countries

Ever think about anything else

Can any one of these tortured souls

Ever sit down and write poetry

And if they can, could they ever write about happiness

Would their poems only be about killing and destruction

Or could their humble spirits rise above the turmoil

And write about a different, happier world

It is something I've often thought about

I would hope that the human spirit would prevail

But I can't imagine it would under such duress

It would take a very special soul

That could rise above these horrible conditions

I would be interested to read something

From any brave soul that could manage

In spite of their situation, to come forward

And express the anxieties but as well

The incredible human spirit that shines through

I wait with great anticipation!



© Jack Ellison 2014

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Carol Eastman Date: 10/5/2014 11:03:00 AM I imagine people in war ravished countries can write more about happiness... with a clearer picture of what it truly is... and with more desire, and understanding than others. I believe they count every blessing as they long for more... I doubt they're not spoiled, and self absorbed as many richer, more peaceful areas of the world are. Their dreams and human spirit keep them going in ways we'll never be able to comprehend. Dragon wants to be a hero to help them... if only he could. Login to Reply

Anne Rutherford Date: 10/4/2014 1:13:00 PM Jack ,it would be sad and souls bared to read what the people are going through in the war ravished countries. I add them to my prayers every night. We who are safe can't imagine how terrible it must be. A thought provoking write Jack . Hugs for this one. Anne Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 10/4/2014 2:28:00 PM Thank you Anne. I can't believe the barbaric acts these people are accused of! It is beyond human dignity that anyone can act in such a disgusting, inhumane manner. They must be stopped at all costs! Hugs, Jack

Carl Fraser Date: 10/4/2014 9:50:00 AM This is a great challenge you have put out there Jack, I hope there are some who will respond, blessings Carl Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 10/4/2014 9:54:00 AM Thank you my fellow countryman! I too, hope someone responds. How interesting would that be!!! Jack