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hoot_owl_rn
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0 posted 2003-04-01 09:10 AM




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

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Heaven help us...oh, the acrostic for those who don't care to figure it out:
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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).]

© Copyright 2003 Ruth Kephart - All Rights Reserved
nakdthoughts
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1 posted 2003-04-01 10:27 AM


I keep opinions to myself

this was a well done acrostic...and flowed well

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2 posted 2003-04-01 12:44 PM


Intresting piece that sparks lots of thinking
Mistletoe Angel
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3 posted 2003-04-01 11:36 PM




(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..."

Shakira

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4 posted 2003-04-02 03:25 AM


neat write! I enjoyed this
bbent
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5 posted 2003-04-02 04:45 AM


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...
Dance like nobody's watching...
Love like you've never been hurt...

vandana
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6 posted 2003-04-02 07:26 PM


yes,enjoy every word in this poem
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