Gone to Hell:
So much innocent blood spilled, random acts of pointless violence,
We remember the fallen, mourning their lives in sorrow, in silence,
Naive, I thought humanity’s ties were built to last,
I was wrong, unity and peace now seem so far in the past,
Is this the final nail in the coffin, hopes death knell,
Has the world torn apart, broken, gone to Hell,
I have but one question to ask my friend,
Will this nightmare never end?
Inspired by the Daily Prompt: Nightmare. Instead of writing a poem about my own thoughts, feelings and my darkness within, I’ve done something different and tried to write a poem about current affairs and the state of the world. Also, I have added it to the current Poets for Peace project, link here where poets are asked to share their work about peace and it willbe added to a combined collaborative effort. It’s the first time that I have shared my work apart from on my own blog.
Wonderfully written!
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This is so good, Drew. My thoughts exactly. What the hell is wrong with people anymore? This world really is a nightmare.
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Yeah, it has gone to shit – eloquent in the poem, swearing for comments. 😊
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Ahh I wouldn’t have it any other way. 😉
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Yep, this is fine by me, Drew. Nice piece.
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We just had a murder of a 5 year old and her mother where I live. It’s heart breaking. Your poem rang very true! Enjoyed this read.
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Yes, I do wish it was over. Great response to the prompt.
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I hope it will end. This is so well written and it brought another tear to my eye 😦
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This is a great poem! really great… and thanks for sharing…
Unfortunately, world has hardly seen unity and peace. Not in the past, not now and probably not in the future… there has always been war and there probably always will be war.
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I’m with Liz there. People will most likely always be dicks :(.
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Thanks for being part of the collaboration. It’s nice to have you because your voice matters.
I wonder, what is the answer? Peace to you on your journey.
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Thanks for the comment, I was abit sceptical about sharing as my blog is mainly a book blog with poetry I write to added to it that is dark and meaningful but it’s just rhyming and simplistic compared to other forms and I wasn’t sure whether to add my offering or not but it seemed well received on my own blog and fits ‘peace’ quite well so I added it. 😊
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That’s awesome! I’m glad. It’s always nice to push out of comfort zone. All voices are welcomed. Lure your blog
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That’s awesome! I’m glad. It’s always nice to push out of comfort zone. All voices are welcomed. Love your blog.
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Amazing read, i like how u went outward (to reflect the world) instead of in with ur poem this time.
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Thanks for the comment, I tried to do something abit different with the poem and it seems to have been quite well received. 😊
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