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When Seasons Speak

When seasons speak
    of warm and blue and bright 
They call to me
           with everything in sight  

To worry not
           the problems of the day
To just enjoy
           the love of nature’s way

When seasons speak
         of war and hate and pain
They call to mind
            of what there is to gain

Another win
                 another plot of land
The toll of death 
             another bloodied hand

I wonder how
  just how one comes to choose
Bullets to flowers  
                with so much to lose

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/3/2024 8:18:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your "When Seasons Speak" write. Great Ending... Have a blessed day writing away.........................

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 10:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula xxxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/2/2024 8:26:00 PM

Gettysburg comes to mind. Beautiful write, my friend. :) Gershon

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 10:47:00 AM

Thanks so much GW!!!

Lin Lane

Date: 5/2/2024 5:55:00 AM

When greed and power become more important to people, the value of peace is lost. Brings to mind the cliche’ about smelling the roses. Lovely lines with a message.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/2/2024 11:37:00 AM

Thank yo so much Lin xxoo

Valsa George

Date: 5/2/2024 4:26:00 AM

The loveliness of nature stands in contrast to man made atrocities like war. We often make the wrong choice of bullets over flowers. It is so sad. Beautiful poetry, dear Mike. Much wisdom in your concluding lines.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/2/2024 4:44:00 AM

Thank you Valsa xxoo

Silent One

Date: 5/1/2024 12:53:00 PM

Your poem eloquently contrasts the beauty of nature's seasons with the harsh realities of human conflict and violence. The opening lines evoke a sense of tranquility and serenity, as the speaker is called by the warmth and brightness of nature's embrace. It invites us to immerse ourselves in the simple joys of existence, free from the burdens of daily worries.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/2/2024 3:59:00 AM

Thank you Silent one!!