Richard Martins Poet Free verse

World Is Powerless

world raw in anguish
titans warring and mortals 
dying powerless 
to change or choosing, knowing
choices bring grave requiems



Date: September 29, 2016
Poetry Contest: Lament A Tanka	
Sponsor: Rick Parise

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Moon Flower October 2, 2016 at 6:28 AM This is a breathtaking piece. Congrats on your placement, Richard. ;) Richard Martins October 2, 2016 at 12:11 PM Thank you Moon Flower, this newbie souper is truly humbled

Laura Leiser October 1, 2016 at 11:49 PM Congrats on your win, Richard :) Richard Martins October 2, 2016 at 12:10 PM Thank you Laura!! :)

Andrea Dietrich October 1, 2016 at 7:02 PM wow, an amazing final line! Congrats in this fine contest. Richard Martins October 2, 2016 at 12:09 PM Thank you so much for the high praise Andrea!

Barbara Gorelick October 1, 2016 at 2:57 PM Good work Richard....sums up our world pretty much. Congrats. BG Richard Martins October 1, 2016 at 3:32 PM Thank you BG :) Your words serve to motivate one further.