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World War 3 Poetry Contest

You have the power to crush me
Did you think idle threats would push me
To the brink

If defeat is what you are after
To underestimate couldn't be dafter
Stop to think	

You crossed the border
Broke the code
Your action empty, loveless showed

This territory is sacred ground
The heritage of generations found
Solidarity and loyalty owed

And now we stand in unison
You fight each woman, daughter, son
Cowardly at best..

Is this test of selfish resolve.
We protect the ones we love
Against the bullying shove

Our goal is peace
What cost until hostility will cease
Depends, depends on you and me

Save tears and fears
For years and years
Desist with World War III


World War 3 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Robert James Liguori 
*WINNER* Placed 4th
(in solidarity with all those who defend their right for freedom against oppression)

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Mark Massey

Date: 9/7/2023 5:40:00 AM

Excellent rhythm and intensity Sam! Such a sensitive subject should produce a lot of passionate entries like this one for the contest. Good luck to you as well and thanks for stopping by my site.

Sam Scott
Date: 9/7/2023 7:03:00 AM

Thanks Mark - this was a tough write to do without being very specific, but then conflict occurs everywhere until people begin to talk and listen. We have more that unites us than separates us, I believe.