Jslambert Mister Roboto Poet Rhyme

War In the Street

War
in the street
faces 
marred by defeat
crying, fighting
kicking, biting

where is the truth they’re refusing?
can’t you see humanity is losing?

sapphires 
seeking retribution
victims 
of senseless persecution
amnesty 
road blocked by political futility
stubborn leaders
breeding this brutality

martyrs 
paving ways brave and proud
but signs say, ”NO PROTESTING ALLOWED!"
people 
risking their lives
to benefit future generations
placing themselves on shelves
for the sake of their children's salvation

for now, they fall
bludgeoned in defeat 
with hopes of a brighter tomorrow
for this bloodshed today in the street

~JSLambert

© 2011 JSLambert

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Terrell Martin August 5, 2011 at 11:13 AM Thanks for commenting on my poem: "Those We Love Unconditionally." I'm glad it struck a chord as does this one of yours with me because I've been in Egypt throughout the revolution and it's far from over. (I'm an American expatriot living/working here). Thanks again and I'll try to read more of your work. Terrell (Terry) Martin

Cory Long August 5, 2011 at 7:25 AM this was amazing nicely penned with powerful emotion. cory

Chiquitachiamaka Baity August 4, 2011 at 6:09 AM Powerful Write JS...Well written. One of my favorites!!!!!!

Ravindra K Kapoor August 1, 2011 at 5:34 AM Very striking writes my friend. War in the street is spreading like bird flu and taking in its grip not only disturbed nations of Africa but gradually the whole world. When violence, corruption and crime becomes the main news of every newspaper and media channels, the fate of things likely to come can be very easily understood. Thanks for sketching the hard facts of today's world which is spreading in every direction. Love and best wishes...Ravindra...JSLambert

Nette Onclaud July 29, 2011 at 5:55 PM whoa, a daring expo of world affairs, JS... a provocative, down-to-earth piece; searingly stunning! ;) huggs, nette

Debbie Guzzi July 29, 2011 at 5:07 PM I liked your verse it sounds like a day in a 3rd world country Nigeria comes to mind. [sometimes being irratated gets your poetic juices following! [re:J. C. LOL not the higher power one ;)]

Stephen Parker July 29, 2011 at 5:00 PM A nice synthesis of the attributes of the entrenched nomenclature and pedestrian freedom fighters who are sparring in the Middle East and Africa. The concise terms in tandem with the short, incisive descriptions make this poem an easy, enjoyable read.