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gilead
Senior Member

since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

0 posted 2010-11-07 01:00 AM

Helmets,
Shoulder pads,
Crunch and groans;
Broken limbs,
Concussions,
Gladiators, Rome . . .

We love the games, don’t we?

War . . .

gilead
Senior Member

since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

1 posted 2010-11-07 01:02 AM

Perhaps a terrible poem, but just a comment on our humanity, a darker side.

Art

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2010-11-07 03:03 AM

terrible...perhaps but oh so true.
Ida

JerryPat
Senior Member

since 2010-10-30

Posts 1991
Louisiana/America

3 posted 2010-11-07 07:02 AM

Horsefeathers! Poem wasn't terrible at all. It got its message across and that is what a good poem should do. This is a good poem.

. . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$!

Andrew Scott
Member Elite

since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

4 posted 2010-11-07 12:20 PM

Terrible only in its probable truth. I believe there are those who thrive in conflict... whether it be a boardgame, a sporting event, or that ultimate game for keeps, war. It's just unfortunate that there are so many who are willing to play the latter, rather than for former. I agree with Jerry... it's a quality piece. Just remember, bread & circus... it keeps us from being focused on what is truly important and the real problems of our society. Keep the focus.

"We'll chase them like rats across the tundra."

Prasad Nataraj
Senior Member

since 2008-05-29

Posts 1149
Bangalore,India

5 posted 2010-11-08 03:02 AM

Truth is always bitter one to take, to the point and direct. Fine writing.

"Hardwork pays in the long run"

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

6 posted 2010-11-08 03:08 AM

I thought you were talking about football but then, what's the difference?
I think I truly get your point.

Eric

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

7 posted 2010-11-08 06:15 AM

I couldn't have said it better than Andrew~~

btw...Love the picture

M

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