safe cup of joe

innocents hide ...

safe cup of joe

when the crimson dawn

turns to s**t

the shadow of death 

reaches far

searching for the severed souls 

of innocents

grim reaper

harbinger of forever pains

feasts upon the dead

asking not for condiment

asking not permissions

memory is driven deep

within those of survival

the future is shredded 

as confetti for grand parade

animated grief

does nothing but confuse

and frighten those

still breathing

i stir from restful sleep

the banket pulled high

on this clear crispy 

early spring morn

one eyed cat

demands food 

and 

attentive stroking

people have died 

people have been hunted down 

like trophies unlimited

i get to sit

in the comfort and safety

of my home

the scales of civilization 

is tilted forever

i drink my morning coffee

innocents are dying

innocents are being slaughtered

i can sit and enjoy

another cup of joe

Reviews

[Cherrie Palmer]

I hear you your words scream in my ear. When we were young I worked for a PD and my husband was a deputy for 21 years. Doing nothing is a hard pill to swallow while sipping my morning cup before the drive to work.

[Chris Shaw]

Only too aware that as some of us go about our everyday, probably moaning about insignificants, others are dying a violent death. They are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Could be any one of us. Thought provoking read keith.We live in a troubled world.

Chris

[keith]

this may well be the most important moment ever!
i fear there is no peace to be had
appreciate your visit and compassionate comment
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[keith]

my expectations of my fellow countrymen falls short for the celebration 'of the day' is
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