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Vultures of War

the stench of death
attracts vultures from afar
they gather 'round --
rumors of war
draw armies near

5/27/15

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Milton Robertson

June 3, 2015 at 8:08 PM

And it will all come to an end. Short and to the point. Very Good.

Kim Merryman

June 5, 2015 at 11:41 AM

Thank you, Milton! I don't usually write so dark. I just happened to see three or four vultures on the side of the road when I was driving. Didn't see what they were after but that is what spurred me to write this.

Sara Kendrick

June 3, 2015 at 5:03 AM

Enjoyed reading your lines...War is a horrible thing..There is going to be one where so many die that the vulture population will have to increase to take care of the dead..Thanks for the honor of placing in your contest.Sara

Kim Merryman

June 5, 2015 at 11:43 AM

Thank you, Sara! I don't usually write so dark, but seeing vultures on the side of the road one day took me in that direction.