Robert James Liguori Poet Free verse

War of Serpents

War is like a battle of serpents 
evil slithering from all directions 

Poison comes from their fangs
in the form of bombs and artillery

The snakes surround and strangle
like tanks in the middle of the night

But can you see them, smell them
as they cause death and destruction 

Multi-colored and camouflaged 
they seek to kill and maim 

So let me take this sword and dagger 
and cut off the two headed snakes

Let them bleed out 
so freedom can reign

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Susan Ashley April 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM Dear Robert, your rich use of metaphor in your potent social commentary on war is creatively candid, perfect title too for the powerful message of your poem. Congratulations for your success in sara's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Robert James Liguori April 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM Thank you Susan!

Sara Jama April 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM Congratulations on placing in my contest. I really enjoyed how you used serpents as a metaphor for war. From your striking first lines "War is like a battle of serpents evil slithering from all directions," to your strong ending, this write is bleeding emotions. Robert James Liguori April 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM Thank you Sara. I channeled my inner demons for this contest! Glad you enjoyed it!!

Ink Empress April 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM Back with congratulations on your top win! Well deserved dear robert! Sending you light Robert James Liguori April 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM Thank you Ink. You are so kind!!!

Terry Miller April 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM Well said Robert, congratulations Robert James Liguori April 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM Thank you Terry!

I Am Anaya April 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM Congratulations on your placement, Robert! A two headed snake double sworded, devastating. I see a shape poem ~ Robert James Liguori April 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM Thank you Anaya!

Oliver Mckeithan April 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM Good poem and well said. As long as people have been on earth-since Cain killed Abel-we have chosen to kill each other. Mostly over stupid stuff. Robert James Liguori April 9, 2025 at 7:21 AM yes... pure nonsense!

Ink Empress April 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM Ah dear robert, what a powerful write this is, its so sad that war is a never ending scene we keep seeing in this world, and all we gain from that is destruction and nothing else. I really love your title for the poem and also how youv played around with words here to deliver such a profound and soulfully moving write! The ending is brilliant! Best wishes always! Sending you light always Robert James Liguori April 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM Thank you Ink Empress.