The night comes
in a dark shadow
through a scene
of a battlefield
enfold with a
shattered dream
comes a legacy
of a story to tell
the streets remain in a
silent echo on the stage
whisper of wind
murmur in shed tears
in every breath of life
is at a state of crisis
with a convey message
by a death sentence
from the disaster war
bring a sense of fear
from the witness
of the atomic bomb
consume the soul
with despair
sending a chill down
to the spine
haunted by the
pass ghostly spirit
through the breeze
of dancing thick air
scattered mask fright
filled the atmosphere
with terror
memory imprinted
with heartbreak
of a sorrow
in the lost land
that it calls home
Written By: Hanh Chau
p o k a
bye, yay, dag, ayo,
until, vale, slan, ciao,
ahoj, baai, later, ta ta,
aloha, soon, chau, adieu,
jaa ne, adios, antio, joigin,
viszlát, peace, daag, TTFN,
cheers, velom, addio, peace,
as-salaamu 'alaykum, näkemiin,
ja ne, tootle-loo, vaya con dios, shalom,
goodbye, nabadeey, dos svidaniya, hooroo,
namaste, donadagohvim, auf Widersehen,
sayonara, hwyl fawr, catch you later, tootles,
hasta la vista, happy trails, vida parayunnu,
take it easy, bhaalo thaakben, elalleqa,
Allah hafiz, khodaa haafez, tschüss,
au revoir, see you, take care,
so long, farewell, zai jian,
till then, I’m outta here,
God’s speed, al weda,
bidaa, see you soon,
tot ziens, bye-bye
Taking photographs is really great
Ideally this snapper has such taste
Moved between Oakland and DC
So that’s the way it’s gonna be
By diving into his poetic blog
Will undo your writer’s clog
Read his lines and you will find
Every syllable is truly refined
With words of hope for the soul
Leaves the reader with stories untold
Yes, William poetry also has zest
Now he is being put to the real test
Hello my friend William Jones
We are here to pick some bones
You better raise the white flag
Because you have just been tagged!
Comments: Okay Bill, I was tagged by Carol Brown. As a result, I have to pass
the tag along. Your name is on the top of the list. Your poetry is just wonderful!
Now, you must find a poet whose poetry you enjoy reading, and tag that poet with
a poem. Man, aren’t we having fun! Chau!
The heat of summer makes her brain gelatin
The Arizona sun turns her into a skeleton
Time and space she does not put to waste
Really, this poet lady is one of great taste
Iced tea and lemonade in the Arizona sunlight
Create an atmosphere for her that’s just right
Ink just drying on her newly crafted poem
Always ready to rate on the pole of totem
Tall she stands with stature in poet's land
Only doing right waving her magic wand
Leading other poets to higher heights
Lovely readings are on her poetic site
Everyone should look in her poetic bag
What? Jill Martin, you are now tagged!
Comments: Okay Jill, I was tagged by Tamiviolet Manchas. As a result, I have to
pass the tag along. Your name is on the top of the list. Your poetry is just
wonderful! Now, you must find a poet whose poetry you enjoy reading, and tag
that poet with a poem. Man, this is so much fun! Chau!
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