Short Unwon Poems

Church always sides
with canons and might,
preaching of dawn
while blessing the night

Holiness shines
among diamonds and gold,
the battle unwon
—till redemption is sold

(Dreamsleep: December, 2021)...

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I look upon the angry ice
and men that prowl its form
to stab and poke in rich delight 
a chance to ride the storm

With blades on fire and sticks held high
they weave and crash as one
in search of that elusive net
—still guarded and unwon

(Dreamsleep: October, 2021)...

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My father is a Christmas tree-
My mom, a silver ball.
I'm merely a portrait
Hanging on the wall.

But, my eyes see clearly
Father standing tall and strong
Holding fragile Mother dearly,
Whispering, "It won't be long

Until we see our brave son
Who died tragically that day
In a war unwon
By his beloved USA."

by Cherie Durbin

written for Miranda Lambert's "World of War:Vietnam" contest...

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The Smallest Life

The smallest life
A life no less
A beating heart and will to live

The smallest voice
Can not call out
Cannot be heard above the crowd

The smallest hand
A final plea
A longing for simplicity 

The smallest pain
A pain no less
A feeling of unwelcomeness

The smallest heart
A heart stood still 
Falls silent in the evening chill 

The smallest love
A love unwon 
Now floats toward the setting sun 
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We seem separate, sadly so
Culture's children of East and West
A horrid hole lurks humankind
Traipse through time to stand up straight
History's tears tell the true tale
Finding freedom from irksome isms
Inner inklings shine to the stars
Will wise hearts always pay the price
Wrought with woe, wars waged unwon

Face race, our original sin
Seeking healthcare for everyone
Reset concepts for world order
Find ways to treat our foes as friends
Cross grand gorges, greet the other...

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