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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.