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When Might Does Not Make Right

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Women and children muddle through debris Scouring the rubble for possessions lost War-torn Middle Easterners might agree That there is nothing worth this cost So many children will not have beds tonight Because nations believe might makes right Written September 28, 2019 For Joseph May’s “Make It Six” poetry contest Chose image number four

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/8/2019 12:11:00 PM

Returning with Congratulations on your fine win dear Carolyn, you deserve any accolades showered on you - your poems are sincere, powerful and a joy to read, Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Joseph May

Date: 10/3/2019 8:59:00 PM

A somber scene of the sad reality of so many.. Congrats on your win Carolyn..

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/3/2019 3:10:00 AM

I feel this, not here as much but I loved this powerful poetry!

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/3/2019 1:40:00 PM

Nice to see you back, Arthur. I'll check your page.

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 10/2/2019 11:20:00 PM

The main sufferers of war are the innocent souls. Those who wage the war often are less affected by it is what I feel. My heart wails when I think about children.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/3/2019 1:40:00 PM

If our leaders who declare war had to fight themselves, I think there would be fewer wars. Thanks for reading

Paul Callus

Date: 10/2/2019 4:16:00 PM

War, and people (especially children) suffering and living in poor conditions, are things which many of us are against. Your six striking lines confirm how futile such situations are, Carolyn. ~ Hugs // paul

CayCay Jennings

Date: 10/2/2019 1:53:00 PM

War is never worth it. Looking for possessions but not finding anything that looks remotely like global sanity. A hard hitting, truthful write, Carolyn. Good luck in the contest and all else. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Judy Ball

Date: 10/2/2019 12:17:00 PM

I agree Carolyn. Most wars are fought I believe because of a disagreement between two powerful people. Wouldn't it be nice if people could just be satisfied with what they have and leave others alone. Great job here. God Bless, JB

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/2/2019 11:09:00 AM

Great one Carolyn! So important :)

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 9/30/2019 4:08:00 PM

Splendid verse, Carolyn, depicting so well the plight of so many kids around the earth. A contest winner for sure! I'm honored you consider Abandoned School house a fav - thank you. I'm revealing my age, but I attended 1st thru 3d grade in a school that had one teacher for those grades in one room and another teach for 4-6 in another room. Great to hear from you - Bob

Mark Peterson

Date: 9/30/2019 12:47:00 PM

Seeking to enforce one’s will on others, whatever the supposed justification, is merely evidence of one’s service to insanity...and hubris in all its hideous guises. What noble thing can be spoken of our species when only poets thus opine, as indeed you so aptly did.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/30/2019 1:51:00 AM

Hello Carolyn … it must be such a terrifying life many in endless war theatres have to survive in. It breaks hearts to see the kids suffer - thanks Carolyn - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/29/2019 5:03:00 PM

My heart goes out to these poor families whose protection of their children is paramount. No child should have to live in fear. Your poem is gut wrenching Carolyn, and written so well! xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/30/2019 9:44:00 AM

When we see images of people sorting through the rubble on TV, I always wonder what becomes of the children when their parents die. Thanks for reading, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/29/2019 2:58:00 PM

wow, you really came up with a GREAT poem for that picture. You have a much better imagination than I do and geared toward humanity. Bless you, Carolyn. Soupmail.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/29/2019 2:57:00 PM

You struck a chord with the 'war-torn' Middle Easterners line. I myself left the Middle East 41 years ago to escape what I perceived as never-ending terrorism and war. Didn't see much point to it, even though one has not choice but to defend oneself... Great write and good luck in the contest, Carolyn! Blessings, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/4/2019 1:33:00 PM

Congrats to you, Carolyn, for your trophy with this touching, heartfelt write! (btw, I'm originally from Chicago, but I had moved to Israel in 1977. 140 bomb threats a week defused near where I worked in Jerusalem in late 1978 certainly got me thinking twice about my 'permanent' move. Actually almost got blown up myself on a bus. I was back by 1979). Blessings, gershon

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/30/2019 9:42:00 AM

I didn't know that, Gershon. I'm glad you made it to the United States. It seems like war never ends in the Mideast. Thanks for reading.

Silent One

Date: 9/29/2019 1:28:00 PM

You did the 6 lines very well. Good luck in the contest. Going to send you soupmail.

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/29/2019 6:50:00 AM

You are a selfless soul with great poetic ambiance my friend...an honor to have you here Carolyn...sending poetic love...^WW^ {*_J*}

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/29/2019 12:05:00 AM

So sad, but very well done. I couldn't possibly put into words what this image brings to me. You've done something special with it. God bless you

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/28/2019 7:03:00 PM

Two "world" wars resulted in millions of children growing up sans fathers but people have accepted that rather than corrected it. Let us be grateful there are people like Judge Dolly Gee willing to stand up and tell people like Trump that child abuse won't receive government approval on her watch! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison

Date: 9/28/2019 5:50:00 PM

such a poignant piece Carolyn the picture and poem combined are so powerful. good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/28/2019 3:03:00 PM

The rich and mighty won't find their way , but the faithful and conscious should find the right way forward - but no one seems to take that leap! A poem that reaches our souls and enters our hearts Carolyn. A tragic reality of life so poetically expressed! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/28/2019 1:37:00 PM

- It seems the world has become immune to the misery of the world, dear Carolyn - A scandalous situation - The kids especially ... have a horrible life - A poem that fills me with sadness - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/28/2019 1:28:00 PM

I love these writes...of certain things we must be conscious of... a child without a smile...cries without laughter

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/28/2019 1:15:00 PM

A sad chapter in the world today..families suffer the most.. who have little to begin with--you poem gives them voice, Carolyn.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/28/2019 1:12:00 PM

A tragic verse Carolyn, and a scene we see so often on TV, wars are not fought army against army anymore, they're fought in civilian areas with the innocent getting caught up in it. I too went for that pic no 4. Good luck. Tom