War Lords

One score,
And two for the Lord's of War
On plinths of blunt steel disregard
In parks and squares

Tonight we feast on death's
Camera pictures
In broken frames

Lest we tweak the matted curtains
That shale the paved echoed steps beyond our door

The world at War
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Anyanwu Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 5:50 PM
Excellent free verse. Love it.
Flaherty Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 5:52 PM
Cheers thank you so very much appreciated
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July 4, 2013 at 12:32 AM
"tremendously awesome!!! SKAT"
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