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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 Date: 3/31/2022 7:20:00 AM Touches the heart, sorrowful and yet true Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 4/3/2022 3:49:00 PM Thank you, Seeker

Christuraj Alex Date: 3/30/2022 1:03:00 AM "as the soul is real, immortal, then the murdered shall rise again" - Optimistic write. Congratulations! Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 3/30/2022 3:22:00 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 Date: 4/2/2021 11:36:00 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 Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 4/3/2021 11:25:00 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 Date: 6/2/2019 9:44:00 PM Bravo on your excellent tribute, LJ. And... congrats on your win. Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 6/3/2019 10:19:00 AM Thank you Line-- this is one of those rare poems I wish I had never had to write.

Jan Allison Date: 6/2/2019 3:22:00 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 Login to Reply

DM Babbit Date: 12/23/2018 10:12:00 AM Congrats, indeed it seems life is less important than change or educated fortitude. God must be crying. Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 12/23/2018 1:08:00 PM Thank you , DM, and yes, if we are made in His image, then logically He must be an emotional being.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/20/2018 5:21:00 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 Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 12/20/2018 6:02:00 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 Date: 8/18/2018 11:02:00 AM Back again to congratulate you again for your $1 win. Well done! Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 8/18/2018 3:59:00 PM Thank you, Susan

Line Gauthier Date: 8/17/2018 4:45:00 PM Congrats on your winning tribute, L.J. Well done. Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 8/18/2018 3:59:00 PM Thank you ,Line

Susan Gentry Date: 7/4/2018 11:09:00 AM Congratulations on your win with this heartfelt, heatbreaking poem. Well written. Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 7/5/2018 9:05:00 AM Thank you, Susan

Beautiful Scars Date: 7/3/2018 6:28:00 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 Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 7/3/2018 9:55:00 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 Date: 6/24/2018 2:49:00 AM great poem, dance of evil , you described very well the feelings of heart. Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 7/3/2018 9:57:00 AM Thank you, Muhammad, it is, sadly, a poem I wish I never had to write.

Robert Lindley Date: 6/20/2018 9:09:00 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.. Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 6/21/2018 7:36:00 AM Thank you, Robert-- this is one poem I wish I never had to write.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 6/9/2018 9:16:00 AM I would expand this to include all of those killed, no matter what the place or circumstance. It makes sense for all. Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 6/21/2018 7:37:00 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 Date: 5/30/2018 7:13:00 AM A sensitive appropriate response to recent tragedies. Login to Reply L. J. Carber Date: 6/21/2018 7:38:00 AM Thank you, Geoff