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Yes, We Survivors Do Live On But How

Enow enow. / (?'na?) / adjective, adverb. an archaic word for enough Yes, We Survivors Do Live On But How Many should die, millions or just enow Yes, war and the fallen lives of war dead Corpses strewn upon wet blood-soaked ground In fertile fields, were farmers once did plow. Many should die, millions or just enow War the savagery of lost mankind Death, carnage, loss and misery expands In fertile fields, were farmers once did plow. Many should die, millions or just enow And tears fall like snow from a weeping sky And mothers, daughters, many wear black dress In fertile fields, were farmers once did plow. Many should die, millions or just enow Yes, we survivors do live on but how? Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet June 22, 1974 Note: ""Enow"" enow. / (?'na?) / adjective, adverb. an archaic word for the word= "enough"

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/28/2023 1:18:00 PM

Great question at the end…but how…enough is enough and that is too many, besides!

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/28/2023 4:14:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. so right , enough is enough. But never is with some folks. Where billions of dollars is at play. Greed triumphs. God bless...

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/28/2023 1:15:00 PM

There has been wars since mankind began, For myself, Robert, I do what I can. There has been no war as such inthe USA but big cities have more dead than Afghanistan. Right now there is a war on police, right to lifers, Jews and Christians and anyone not WOKE. Calling out WE ARE COMING FOR YOUR CHILDREN, IS a civil declaration of war o on parents.. We will live if patriots open their mouths Wth a weaponized government and two tiered justice system.bad news! Pangie.

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/28/2023 4:11:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Yes, mankind has its perpetual nemesis = WAR! And governments declare and act in war. USA is not the innocent sheep many think. Robert

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/27/2023 10:42:00 PM

Keep on writing as you feel is right, but always in the light of the truth.

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/28/2023 4:55:00 AM

Thank you, my good friend. Yes, life is to be lived. As poets we are to write! For we never know who may read and thus be helped by our words... I reading yours and other poet's work helps me very often. God bless///

Sally Eslinger

Date: 6/27/2023 1:55:00 PM

Hi, Robert! This poem pierces my heart. I treasure the new/archaic word - thankful for your explanation. It turned the flow herein from phrases to music. Superb. A question we all need to keep asking! xo. sally

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/27/2023 3:35:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Yes, that archaic word stuck me as well. The old poets made a habit of using such words. God bless..

Paul Callus

Date: 6/27/2023 12:35:00 PM

We live on, relying on inner strength, love and faith, my friend! We have a mission to complete on earth, and throwing in the towel is not an option! I like the repetitive lines which leave their mark. Best regards // paul

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/27/2023 3:33:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Life has a mission and primary is to gain ever lasting life in Heaven. Never ever, ever give up! God bless.