When Sirens Sound

When sirens sound and shatter through the air,
As happened when it dawned; this truth…
That all of us had come to stand and stare
Into the eyes of bygone youth.

The note beneath the body's name told tales:
Malicious plants that seek to blight;
They painted, on his pallid face, the wails
That told us shadows of his plight.

Our grief united all of us, but still,
Observing closely I could see
The two of us united in our ill…
Then will the sirens sound for me?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
October 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A  Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 1:29 PM
GEORGE, A great pleasure to find and read your pen today. Love -- SKAT --
A   Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 1:29 PM
your words speak, a deep write George,..p.d.
Cheesman Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 3:18 AM
Wow....this is sad..thank you for sharing - straight from within - Shaz x
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