Seems so everyday, that I turn my TV on of late
Such as it is we live in a world, that can’t tolerate
Another victim, and a cause of nothing but hate
Mother cries as her husband is missing, to his fate
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Wonderful, horrible poem. I felt a kind of grinding terror when reading it. I especially loved your image: 'the castle/ Of every persons face'.
My heart ached for the child that had to suffer this fate and for the crying father with a look of defeat on his face. Another awsome poem and another coldchilling moment for the T.K'ster.
Another fantastic poem - beautifully written and a delight to read, Steve
A Bullet For The Child is a poem for mankind,10 added to it.