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Child of War
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Child of War |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Child of War Beside the ruins of her town, A little girl, with toys in hand, Slowly came and settled down. A flower in a wasted land And even as she tried to play, Her anxious ears were listening for Swords of sound to pierce the day. The warnings of approaching war. She dealt with feelings of despair And as she watched the soldiers pass, She left behind her childhood there, Deserted on the summer grass. Her life into the maelstrom flung, Was finished by the tank and gun. Betty Lou Hebert Published in Poet's Fantasy 2000, Children's Advocacy 2001 [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 10-20-2001).] |
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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
striking image arthur |
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jonmcm Member
since 2000-10-11
Posts 222England |
Even when war in fought in a just cause, the innocent will always be affected. A moving, thought provoking poem. Jon |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Such a heartbreaking poem about all the loss of innocence in war. (wipes tears) My heart cries out to all these poor children and all they have to cope with. (big hugggssssss) You are such a loving person and your heart shines with compassion! God Bless You, dearest friend! A sad but very well-written poem! You have such a beautiful heart, dearest Betty, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
With everything that is going on now my heart goes out mostly to the innocent children who will never again know what it is like to be carefree as only a child can be. *sigh* this poem is one we all need to read for it clearly tells us how war affects the children. I wish there was another way but in this world there isn't. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ My friend, you write the heart so lovingly~ The cadence in your verse never skips a beat ... though your thoughts cause my heart to do so~ Lovely, lovely~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Trillium, An excellent write, enjoyed the read. |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Trillium, A very powerful read. Yes, I think many of our hearts are with the children today as the world is an ever changing place. Dawn |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
arthur: Thank you for commenting. I see you are from England. Your country knows all too well the cruelties of war. jonmcm: Also from England! Welcome to Passions, as I see you are very new here. Thanks for your remarks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Noah: Thank you so much for your tender response and warm greetings I appreciate all that you say. Startime: No one suffers more in war time than the children, I'm sure. Thanks for responding. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: I greatly appreciate your compliments and thank you for suggesting I post this poem here. You are always so encouraging! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Seymour: Thank you for reading and I appreciate your comments. Dawn: Thank you! I'm glad that the poem expressed some of my feelings for the children of this conflict, no matter who or where they are. Betty Lou Hebert |
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