The Tanker

Single smile

upon your face

from time to time

turns to disgrace.

 

You throw me out

then beg me in

who is that you really want

in the end

it is all for

naught.

 

This is a sign

I am sure

when one must absorb

the darkness that another

harbors

yet that is what we do

for our brothers.

 

Of war, of shame,

of caveat

we must sustain this

trained onslaught.

 

It is important

to remain calm

when dealing

with one

that has done

some of that which

none of us would

yet you would not be here

if they had not done

what is unimaginable to us

the meager ones-

artists, poets, lovers, peaceful ones

alike

there are those

that have fought the fight.

 

 

Reviews

[Cyrano]

This was absolutely beautiful. I'm actually in the military and I know so many people with mental scars. I've seen grown men bawling like children. Those are the lucky ones. Those that can cry. Most can't and have to find a different outlet for the pain. Usually it's violence or alcohol but often times both. I don't care what anyone says. War is not natural. If it were we would be able to handle it mentally. I'm done ranting now. sorry for this. It's your fault for writing such a good piece.

[Neon]

Sounds interesting. You gave a new turn to the "Tankers" I enjoyed the unique way to think something like that in a very inspirational manner. I liked the theme. Keep on!

[Luke Ritta]

I like the poem very much......great work!

[bobby]

Respectful and tolerant of such awful things men dont speak. Graditude and remorse for having to do it at all, save poets and writers and artist.

[Duane Klinger]

Beautiful, powerful. Absolutely breathtaking. I am so grateful for those who have fought the fight. Thank you for sharing such a lovely piece!
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[Moflo]

Great form and excellent rhymes. I like the tone of this piece too, very uplifting.

[Robin]

how you have cast a light upon the battle ..

[Siddhartha]

Oh, this one is for us, ain't it? It feels divinely blissful to read these words from your pen. You have wonderfully penned down the feelings and the expectations of artists everywhere. Love this one.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

We should never discourage people who want to go beyond the known for without those people we would still be living in the stone ages.