War and Peace(5)

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By <font color= "white"> ~~~~GLOSTARG~~~~

I sit in awe as the news gripped my mind The words I was hearing, the most horrific kind. The towers have fallen and plummeted to the ground There is nothing else to do but take Bin Laden down. I wondered who he was for his name rang a bell So I ran to my computer like a bat out of hell. With the speed of a snail I keyed in his name Now what would happen, was this all a silly game? Rememberance of another time came fast to my mind And more news than keyed for was all online. One certain statement matched with my thought Of a day at Pearl Harbor, and was tokenly bought. My mind it was swirling, now what should we do, Is it possible to comeback to the things we once knew? Then news from the White House, we're under attack There is nothing else to wait for, we must fight back! I knelt down in prayer, what else could I do My pervading thought was family and you. Dear God! please help. What's the cause of this thing, What offense committed that let terrorists reign? I wiped my cheeks from this river of pain, These tears would'nt stop, and everyone else the same. Our eyes were glued to this monitoring screen Which brought in more horror, so that many did scream! Those falling from heights and meeting their doom There was death all around us, as the smoke filled our room. Then a stiffling surrender, for my knowing, it knows Who can fight terror, for terror grows! Now many are bound by need and deed, And a patriotic symbol is heralded with speed. But wait, who's that dying on yon distant shore? Oh God! a Child, please God, No more! War, I hate it! yet so many fought. Who are the winners, and what is the cost? Life is more precious than silver and gold! And certainly more precious than the oil in the holes. Will someone ponder on this word out of time Peace is a treasure, If so inclined. A word so ancient yet peacefully said Peace is what binds the living and dead.

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July 31, 2007 02:56User

Amazing! Very thoughtful and well written!

August 1, 2007 05:33Simply-Me-20104

This poem... you... Are AMAZING! I love and adore your writing each time I come to your page. I admire your way with words and thank you greatly for the time you have spent reading my very own poetry. This particular poem stood out to me and owned up to its name. If only more people could feel this way, the world could be a better place!!

August 23, 2007 19:04 xbeautifully_brokenx

Hello.... Gloria... look ive got a new account on here and my internet is working please email me... need to talk soon... love ya ur lil sisxxx ps this is my new account...

August 25, 2007 13:32Chuck Shorter

Dear Glo,

I wanna be real honest here. My eyes were a bit blurred by the time I finished the poem. Yes war is truly horrific and utterly meaningless. I guess it's upto sensitive dreamers like you and me to live up to Lennon's dream "Imagine all the people livin' life in peace and sharing all the world".(Not to forget Martin Luther King and John Francis Kennedy who both sacrificed their lives for world peace.) The sense of meter and rhyme in this poem is outstanding as well. Keep up the great work!
Luv
Chuck

AMAZING. thats the only word to describe this poem. Astounding work! it was terrific! i absolutely luv your writing. i hope u go far with your talent. your friend -Nicole