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

Date: 6/3/2015 8:08:00 PM

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

Kim Merryman
Date: 6/5/2015 11:41:00 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

Date: 6/3/2015 5:03:00 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
Date: 6/5/2015 11:43:00 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.

Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Date: 6/1/2015 8:49:00 PM

Vivid and tragic scene of war and death. Brilliant word choice on this tanka.

Kim Merryman
Date: 6/5/2015 11:44:00 AM

Thank you, Cynthia!

Skat A

Date: 5/27/2015 10:49:00 PM

Good one Kim.... Skat

Kim Merryman
Date: 5/28/2015 5:11:00 PM

Thanks, Skat!