The Crimson Sands Of War

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The Crimson Sands Of War



With her arms torn off, guts spilling out
She can only cry when she wants to shout
Then the blood colors the sand on which she falls

She cries."Father this is a dirty war
"I've had enough can't take no more.
Please take me home,just take me home to you"

Her voice is soft but soon turns shrill
It's a thing that happens against your will
And the blood flows from her veins like the river Jordan

He answers and says he won't let her go
Til all mankind learns what he knows.
"I'M SPARING YOUR LIFE SO THEY'LL LEARN WHAT BULLETS DO."

The medics come and shake their heads
Numbed by the pain of gathering dead,
Silently lifting her body from blood soaked sands.

There is no win in victory
She has served her country to keep us free
And the blowing winds clear sands of their crimson glories.

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mamasan commented on The Crimson Sands Of War

11-20-2009

Ah, the tears literally dripped down as I read this poem over and over. And, definitely, it made me resolve to continue my quest for wars to end and peace on earth to reign again. I encounter many good people questioning my quest but your poem definitely explains why I am relentless about lifting my quest up to the Lord........I also know he cries too when he sees what mankind is doing in the name of winning a victory. Thank you mamasan

cmlestrade

11/21/2009

Have you heard of soldiers Angels, we serve our soldiers by writing letters cards and giving them encouragement as they are caught in the midst of this terrible war.

Rhymer commented on The Crimson Sands Of War

11-14-2009

Sad and all to real of a poem. Very well written and a I feel that poems such as these need to be written for those who have never seen combat.

cmlestrade

11/15/2009

Thank you. I know that war is just one of the realities of life.

CLB commented on The Crimson Sands Of War

09-18-2009

I was in the marine corps. and ive seeen first hand what war does. this is a sad poem but reality stricken. thank you for sharing this one.

cmlestrade

09/19/2009

You have seen what I can imagine and a lot more. The men and ladies in the military are my true heroes. I'm a soldiers angel writing the wounded and very very ill in military hospitals. Thank God you came back to us.

lionlambluv commented on The Crimson Sands Of War

09-10-2009

This poem speaks volumes and can be related to so many aspects in a person's life where there is conflict or war. Nice writing!

cmlestrade

09/10/2009

Thank you so much. I am one of those people who dream of world peace I hope that day comes

klassik commented on The Crimson Sands Of War

09-10-2009

this is why people read poetry! never lose your pen. "Beautifulsoul"

cmlestrade

09/10/2009

Thank you so much.

Poetry is what gets lost in translation.

Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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TIME TO SOAR 17
IN THE TWINKLING OF HIS EYE 18
OUR WALK THROUGH THE LABYRNTH 18
IM DOING ALL I CAN 15
COME WALK WITH ME 12
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO??? 11
WHEN HE COMES 7
LOVERS EVE 8
HELLO MR. SCRATCH 17
THE LORD CALLED AND THEN I CAME 11
The TEMPTATIONS OF BELIAL 5
PRAYER WARRIOR 12
I AM HUNGRY WHAT CAN I HAVE? 18
A MEETING WITH THE PRINCE 12
WHY BRIDEZILLA WHY 6
LOOK OUT FOR THE DEVIL 21
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The Crimson Sands Of War 19
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