L. J. Carber Poet Free verse

When Evil Dances

When Evil dances,
good hearts are stopped,
grief swells into an ocean,
asked, why him? why her?
why did they have to die?

No answers are given, for none
can be given, not in this world.
But as the soul is real, immortal,
then the murdered shall rise again,
alive in some other place, alive
in  a world of endless dreaming
where love is never broken,
where love is never lost....


(Written to commemorate all those killed 
senselessly in their places of learning or worship, or work or shopping,or anywhere it seems.)

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Unseeking Seeker March 31, 2022 at 7:20 AM Touches the heart, sorrowful and yet true L. J. Carber April 3, 2022 at 3:49 PM Thank you, Seeker

Christuraj Alex March 30, 2022 at 1:03 AM "as the soul is real, immortal, then the murdered shall rise again" - Optimistic write. Congratulations! L. J. Carber March 30, 2022 at 3:22 PM Well, more experience than hope--the soul, as I found out myself, cannot die-- and as always, thanks for your kind support, Chris

Kim Merryman April 2, 2021 at 11:36 AM A touching write, L.J.! There is so much hate in the world. I just don't understand it. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M L. J. Carber April 3, 2021 at 11:25 AM Well, human nature is imperfect, broken even in part-- but still, there is always more love than hate in the world--or else we wouldn't have made it this far....

Line Gauthier June 2, 2019 at 9:44 PM Bravo on your excellent tribute, LJ. And... congrats on your win. L. J. Carber June 3, 2019 at 10:19 AM Thank you Line-- this is one of those rare poems I wish I had never had to write.

Jan Allison June 2, 2019 at 3:22 PM its a sad world where people can't learn and pray in safety - sadly we see these attacks all too frequently. many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

DM Babbit December 23, 2018 at 10:12 AM Congrats, indeed it seems life is less important than change or educated fortitude. God must be crying. L. J. Carber December 23, 2018 at 1:08 PM Thank you , DM, and yes, if we are made in His image, then logically He must be an emotional being.

Carolyn Devonshire December 20, 2018 at 5:21 PM The questions you pose in your first verse are ones I've asked many times. I like to think there is a "final" justice after our lives are over, L.J. Congratulations on your third-place win in a contest with very strong competition! Best wishes for the holidays, Carolyn L. J. Carber December 20, 2018 at 6:02 PM Thank you Carolyn, I indeed feel honored! And be assured, the Universe is a moral place and evil doers do not escape the karma they make.

Susan Gentry August 18, 2018 at 11:02 AM Back again to congratulate you again for your $1 win. Well done! L. J. Carber August 18, 2018 at 3:59 PM Thank you, Susan

Line Gauthier August 17, 2018 at 4:45 PM Congrats on your winning tribute, L.J. Well done. L. J. Carber August 18, 2018 at 3:59 PM Thank you ,Line

Susan Gentry July 4, 2018 at 11:09 AM Congratulations on your win with this heartfelt, heatbreaking poem. Well written. L. J. Carber July 5, 2018 at 9:05 AM Thank you, Susan

Beautiful Scars July 3, 2018 at 6:28 AM so sad isn't it? My daughter has anxiety about going to school. This is ridiculous. No child should be nervous about this and should feel safe and secure in their place of learning. great poem, thank you for your entry and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo L. J. Carber July 3, 2018 at 9:55 AM Thank you, Laura-- I feel for the young the most, for they'll never know the world I did as a child, where we could ride our bikes everywhere, and the worst thing that happened at school would be to be sent to the principal's office.

Muhammad Imtiaz June 24, 2018 at 2:49 AM great poem, dance of evil , you described very well the feelings of heart. L. J. Carber July 3, 2018 at 9:57 AM Thank you, Muhammad, it is, sadly, a poem I wish I never had to write.

Robert Lindley June 20, 2018 at 9:09 AM Truly deep and heartfelt verses my friend. Evil seeks to murder innocent souls as they are its primary target. Great message in this well crafted gem.. A fav.. L. J. Carber June 21, 2018 at 7:36 AM Thank you, Robert-- this is one poem I wish I never had to write.

Caren Krutsinger June 9, 2018 at 9:16 AM I would expand this to include all of those killed, no matter what the place or circumstance. It makes sense for all. L. J. Carber June 21, 2018 at 7:37 AM Of course you're right, Caren-- it's just as a former teacher, it breaks my heart in a special way to hear of the school shootings.

Geoffrey Brewer May 30, 2018 at 7:13 AM A sensitive appropriate response to recent tragedies. L. J. Carber June 21, 2018 at 7:38 AM Thank you, Geoff