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Blinded By Battle (reposted in light of recent history)
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Blinded By Battle (reposted in light of recent history) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Blinded By Battle (An Acrostic) Into the night their weapons fired; and the Night grew into day The soldiers marched into the battle Heads held high, Elite, were they Countries challenged other countries Oceans crossed, the lands destroyed United, soldiers marched in battle Naval ships and jets employed Tens of thousands would be heroes Raged against their fellow man Young or old, it made no difference Over countless hills they ran Fearless in their quest for victory They stood tall and took their aim Hit and felled intended targets Ever strong the soldiers came Blinded in the rage of battle Loosing not, to claim defeat Into war, they carried onward Nameless faces on the street Donned with guns and bullets many Officers to guide their way Never fearing, they moved onward Lighting darkest night to day Years of careful preparation and The best of weaponry Half the world enjoined together Engaged in battle to be free Only one can be the victor Now the final hour’s here Each man stands against the other Each refuses to show fear Yielding never, they continue Endless gunshots fill the air Dying soldiers fall beside them Masks of death, their comrades wear Every man no longer thinking Numb and blind beyond compare “All or nothing!” scream their leaders Resounding shouts, “the victory’s near!” Early morning light arises Killed and wounded lie in wait In the final stage of battle No one recognized their fate Guns once roaring, now are silent ~and with the rising of the sun Screams of pain have all grown quiet ~a war was fought, but no one won . . . . Heaven help us...oh, the acrostic for those who don't care to figure it out: . . . . . . . . In the country of the blind, only the one eyed men are kings. ~ Ruth If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (04-01-2003 09:14 AM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I keep opinions to myself  this was a well done acrostic...and flowed well M |
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Brad Majors 
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
Intresting piece that sparks lots of thinking |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Indeed, I feel through the grey no one has eyes wide open and all is obfuscating but for those who have one eye open, there lies hope that the blind can someday see! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is powerful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
neat write! I enjoyed this |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
was just gonna read a couple and move on but couldn't go without saying just how good i thought this was...excellent in every respect Live like it's your last day... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
yes,enjoy every word in this poem  |
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