What would you do
if war came for you
hide in a box 'til done?
You may be scared
the blasts and the red,
blood baths tactically run.
One way or another
a mother or brother
in a box at the red setting sun.
De Jackson, at dverse poets, has given us todays prompt for our 44 word quadrille. It must contain some form of the word 'what'.
Here's the link: What's Next?
Whew. Powerful. Well done.
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Thank you, De and thanks for the prompt.
DeleteWow. Every day in ukraine, or gaza, or too many places. Well penned. -Eric
ReplyDeleteThanks, Eric. It seems war[s] surround us presently. Not sure how one lives it. :[
DeleteBeautifully done and quite poignant. The hopelessness and helplessness of war. ~ Nancy
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy. Indeed, the hopelessness and the helplessness.
DeleteA touching quadrille, Carol, especially at this time of the year, and an effective use of colour.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim. I lost an Uncle in WW2 plus both my parents fought in that terrible war.
DeleteThis is masterful in form and message. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan. Not a topic I usually go for, but we have it full in our faces globally at present.
DeleteOh, this is very powerful and evocative. Very hard-hitting indeed. Great take, Carol!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shweta.
Deletewar is getting closer
ReplyDeleteIt's like a freight train that cannot be stopped presently.
DeleteCarol, this is moving and compelling. Never ending wars...
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Punam.
DeleteThought provoking, Carol!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nicole.
DeleteA nice write and I love the rhythms.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Shaun! :D
DeleteSad and, I think, especially potent, considering the state of things in this country today.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Melissa. The world is changing at speed.
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