Kirin Lawrence Poet Elegy

Waiting Room At the Hospital

Pantheon of obtuse glorifications
Hallways confetti bile stymied soldiers smile
'Incomiiiiiiiiing!!!!'
Waves and waves of the nation's slaves
Wave your flag
The few 
The proud
The crippled and the dead

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Eileen Manassian May 28, 2013 at 7:05 PM Very strong message here! You've used few words for maximum impact! Thanks for your visits.

Sara Kendrick April 30, 2013 at 5:05 PM Interesting work that you have penned..Sara

Heather Ober April 30, 2013 at 9:20 AM Wow! "Waves and waves of the nation's slaves" - well put. You have crafted an intense piece with this one. Great job!

Karen Anglesey April 29, 2013 at 3:55 PM Powerful view of the plight of our heros. Well done

Jeremy Martin April 28, 2013 at 12:04 PM Another bone-grinding good write.

Jack Jordan April 28, 2013 at 9:24 AM There's a lot of intensity packed into these few lines, a condensation of emotion. Well written... Jack

Sheri Fresonke Harper April 26, 2013 at 9:18 PM Very strong, emotional work, Kirin, very sad.

Valerie The Heavy Hearted Poet April 24, 2013 at 6:20 AM I really enjoy reading your pieces. You have a talent. This poem was outstanding and strong. Can't wait to read more :)