War

and so raised by the carmelites 
and my brothers by the jesuits
we have brains and look me in the eyes
and learn from me not to fear hell
as I swim a river of tears
to reach a deluge as the red sea was never parted
but the war continues
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Andresen Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 7:12 AM
..... "a river of tears" ....a moving poem, Catherine - I wish you a wonderful weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Labeau Avatar
July 12, 2015 at 6:42 AM
thanks anne lise a wonderful name smooth on your tongue and makes you smell the flowers
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