World War III

What will it look like
when the skies are beaming red
When you looking for your siblings 
and find them burning dead

Will the wildlife 
cease to exist 
when the bombs and firepower
fail to desist 

How close are we
to an inevitable end
When our love for people
no longer makes them friends

If only 
we could learn to love
rather than dropping evil
from above

I simply ask
that you think about you and me
Before you start
World War III
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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February 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Dear robert, this is such a sincere and heartfelt poem that flows with so many emotions in such a sincere manner. Especially the ending and also how youv written “ How close are we to an inevitable end When our love for people no longer makes them friends “ sad reality and one can only wish and pray that it isnt the end and that love will win over war. Your poem flows very well and is so deeply moving! Powerful! Pleasure reading you today! Sending you light always
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