Behind The Wire.

Behind the wire
Watching
The keeper of life
Burdened by memories
Too terrible for mortal man
Asking only sanctuary
Crumbs to die free
Image of a woman and children
Long gone
Evoking anger
Passion long suppressed
Time running out
Glory be
The wire divides
The whistle echoes
Demons fight for the final time
Silence
Angels collect the remnants of time.

Reviews

[Onlyme]

A powerful, tragic, provoking poem. That speaks volumes to us, Paul. The reality of life, wars and divides that rules us all.

[Paul Bell]

War is never far these days.

[Onlyme]

It's scary as like you said. It could happen any day. Sign of the modern times. Always, someone trying to control us or rule us all.

[Talia M.]

Very powerful poem here. Tragic, but powerful. Very well done indeed. I agree with earlier reviews that the last three lines are the best ones. Very moving.

[Paul Bell]

War is always tragic. No winners.

[The Iron Horseman]

Stark, beautiful and moving. I particularly love the last three lines:
'Demons fight for the final time
Silence
Angels collect the remnants of time.'
It certainly feels like the end times are upon us, doesn't it, my friend?
A masterful piece.

[Paul Bell]

War to end all wars.
Think that's what they said.

[The Iron Horseman]

Yeah. Weren't they naive!

[Neville]

I was gonna say s**t hot.. but the cuss police might be watching... therefore, on behalf of all those who fell... and those who served, God bless em, one and all........ Neville

[Paul Bell]

God bless them one and all.

[Neville]

on this very special day, and always....

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Such powerful words Paul. A battle and a soul lost. Armageddon?
R.I.P.

[Paul Bell]

You're not wrong, Annette.

[Papaya]

A tragic end to a troubled and tormented life. The silence and angels bring some peace.
A nice poem Paul

[Paul Bell]

I think so. Peace and peace.