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The given words
crack birdsong careful
fathom enough dispute
war pounding parable save fruits suitcase
a crack at a birdsong humming out of tune
carefully wanting to
fathom what is enough
a dispute
allowed to fester without recourse
what will there be in stopping a war
when the outcome does not prick a conscience
will there be a solution?
pounding on
human dwellings
a parable to be
later dubbed collateral damage
to save is not
to destroy
that is the justification
that is the justification
lame contention as they are destroyed anyway
smirking gleefully upon the victory
over enemies imagined but hopelessly unarmed
where are the
fruits of labor to be enjoyed
but perhaps stored in a suitcase
to be carried together upon demise
to be accountable for later
karma has a way to determine
what goes around comes around
it may even be determined before demise
of untold sufferings of the ‘victors’
upon the conclusion of a conflict
For MMT's hosting at Sunday Whirligig #1 and
A Special A to Z Tribute: Tina Downey
For MMT's hosting at Sunday Whirligig #1 and
A Special A to Z Tribute: Tina Downey
Karma can kick one in the butt when they least expect it. Humans sure want more and more, not sure on enough
ReplyDeleteMost interesting to read Hank, given words duly used to their full capacity, Excellently written.
ReplyDeleteReally skillfully written with brilliant use of the given words. Quite a read!
ReplyDeleteHank, this is masterful. Also impressed with your use of the words IN ORDER. Now that is something! As for subject matter, this is truer than true, that karma is and always will be a powerful force in our lives. All of us, even those who only slight their neighbor, are responsible for our actions. Thanks for the reminder. Love, Amelita (and thanks for stopping by my blog!)
ReplyDeleteTo save is not to destroy - excellent line. Really powerful piece.
ReplyDeleteThe question at the heart of the poem---Will there be a solution?---begs for an answer from every generation.
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Much to ponder
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu,
ComfortSpiral
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Humans can never fathom
ReplyDeleteExpanded consciousness might help to fathom...first self issues/wars, then the global one....I believe. ~ Great use of words, Hank!
ReplyDeleteGreat write Hank!
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