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Robert Frazier
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0 posted 2003-02-07 04:04 PM


Silent cry the city bells
that no more mark the start of day
or serenade our children's play
A cry now ringing

"Murder!" roar the rocket shells
That blast the sunlit, hazen rays
Metallic spit on toys that lay
A cry now ringing

Rifles echo mothers' wail
That carry through the city walls
Past broken, pictured empty halls
A cry now ringing

Nothing, nothing, go away!
Nothing left to mark the day
No children left to children play
No cry
No ringing

Rf


© Copyright 2003 Robert Frazier - All Rights Reserved
Midnitesun
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Gaia
1 posted 2003-02-07 04:06 PM


Sad, very sad.
Once again we have to sing, "When will (we) ever learn?"
Peace to you, and your loved ones.

passing shadows
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2 posted 2003-02-07 04:06 PM



Cpat Hair
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3 posted 2003-02-07 04:17 PM


stark..well written..and in some ways the bottom line fears of many...

nicely composed.

Goodknight
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Ohio, USA
4 posted 2003-02-07 04:18 PM


well done - grave concerns that many have well written - thanks - Paul
Enchantress
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Canada eh.
5 posted 2003-02-07 04:34 PM


Concerns we all have Robert...
Well said...
~Hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

Jason Lyle
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With my darkling
6 posted 2003-02-07 04:45 PM


And The children will suffer......rings the bells of war.Well said.
Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
7 posted 2003-02-07 04:48 PM


Welcome!
You are off to a great start here at Passions with a gripping write such as this!
I'll be keeping my eyes open for more of your posts!

Warm welcoming hugs,
Earth Angel

Henri Bardo
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State of suspended inanimate
8 posted 2003-02-07 05:21 PM


We need more of this. I enjoyed and welcome.
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