Face Down In The Sand Comments
Immigrant father from the land of terror
What have you learnt now that your son is dead
Conscripted youth fleeing back to the land of terror
What awaits you my child, my boy, my dead young man?
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Congratulations on your posting in this category. Great write.++10
The poem works like a mirror to those involved in the mindless acts of terrorism and its futility on the global stage. Following words can jolt their foundations: .......there is no martyrdom Just a place in the sand for your face to fall?
The walk a mile in their shoes thought is a good one. Few can even imagine. Keep advancing peace.
A beautiful poem on terrorism and its painful effect on lives. Thanks for sharing. Congrats for being chosen.
Geetha. it is so good that you take the time to comment. This means a great deal to me. Thank you.Geoffrey.
What awaits you my child, my boy, my dead young man? The desert sand and a bomb in your arms..... such a great sorrowful depiction of the reality now..... it is so moving, . what we have poets done against terror, sufferings . how do we contribute to the world peace..... through writing? thank u for this great poem. tony
Dr Tony. Thank you for all your wonderful support for my writing. Bless you, Geoffrey.
I will ask the brave! Able find the truth! ! With the ways of mankind on earth. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing with us such a heart touching poem...and congratulations for being chosen as the poem of the day
Lungelo. I am very happy to share this write and that you have enjoyed reading it. Cheers, Geoffrey.
a powerful write that just might make some STOP and think? ...…………….well written Geoffrey
Tom, I hope you are right...! Thank you for your kind words.Geoffrey.
A heart touching write about terrorism that has spread its tentacles in the name of race or religion as thousands of innocent lives are lost by the hands of terrorists. Let me quote my favorite lines from the poem- - It is a fine line that separates you both Lying side by side face down in the sand I will ask the innocent I will ask the brave I will ask the beautiful what side of that Fine line will they choose to lie down on
Bharat in this day and age your comments are pertinent.Thank you indeed. Geoffrey.
Alam i am thrilled that you read and enjoyed this poem. Thank you.Geoffrey.
Geoffrey, such a great poem of the day.... congrats for being chosen...10++++
A beautifully executed poem has been touchingly shared.. Thanks and congratulations for being selected this poem as the poem of the day.
Many thanks Kumarmani for reading and commenting on this poem. Best wishes, Geoffrey.
A well constructed and poignant piece of work. A clear example of the madness of war both for the terrorist and the fallen..a worthy choice for selection! 10+++ Lodigiana
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Hi Geoffrey, as you can tell by my lateness of commenting on your poem written in 2015, I am slowly, ever so slowly working my way through the site. A wonderful poem about the terrors and their actions that walk this troubled World.
Thank you indeed John. I am amazed at your on going commitment to all things poetic. Cheers Geoffrey.