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Open Poetry #41

Tragic Truths and Hope

Xillus_Xavier
Member

since 2007-10-05

Posts 72
Alabama

0 posted 2007-11-14 06:06 AM

This poem is in two parts.

TRAGIC TRUTHS

Tragic truths in life exist
  that cannot be escaped.
Rage will fuel the lustful fist,
  as innocence is raped.
Agony shall never die,
  for hearts are built to break.
Guiltless killers never cry
  for those whose lives they take.
Indigence and dearth deprive
  the starving mouths their dues.
Children cry and battered wives
  tell lies for every bruise.

Tyrants still oppose the peace -
  the meek accept their chains.
Racist acts shall fail to cease,
  as long as hate remains.
Users steal from those they love
  to feed dependencies.
Time will slowly rob us of
  our youthful liberties.
Horrors of the war machines
  will rage their death campaign.
Sorrow fills our tv screens -
  to shock and entertain.

HOPE

Hope exists within the soul
  to lead us all to grace.
Only hope will help console
  the tragic truths we face.
Pain and loss in every heart
  can all just fade away.
Everyone can play a part -
  give hope a chance today.

[This message has been edited by Xillus_Xavier (11-14-2007 08:42 PM).]

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

1 posted 2007-11-14 02:36 PM

Fine writing...and I'm glad that you included hope...James

Xillus_Xavier
Member

since 2007-10-05

Posts 72
Alabama

2 posted 2007-11-14 08:44 PM

Thank you James.
I had to edit the poem to make sure the writing effect was more apparent.
I hope you all can see it now.

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

3 posted 2007-11-16 09:40 PM

I have rarely read a poem of such rhyme and

rhythym. A brilliant poem. Well done Xillus

Much enjoyed.

Lindsay.

Kahlil
Senior Member

since 2003-04-12

Posts 1881

4 posted 2007-11-17 10:00 AM

Bravo! This is a very fine write,
I truly enjoyed the form and the message.

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