You, O' Man of War

You use your hands as weapons
Your words of anger wrapped around them like thorns
They come together and threaten
Men who have faced you, have wives that spend their days in mourn
Your ears beat the sounds of war
Your eyes seek the threat of death
Your arms quiver with rancor
Your jaw is fixed, measuring each breath
Your body has become a totem of war
When I hold you close my chest
My body only screams for more
Even though, I am in the presence of death
You, o’ man of war
How I love all that you are

Reviews

[ChaoticSoul]

The narrator of this poem is very interesting. The emotions are strong and intricately heartfelt-very nice! I also like the comparison of anger to thorns. Very clever!

[Priscilla Sayers]

What passion in such a short versed poem. I love it!

[Sarah Redigan]

Two thumbs up I really enjoyed this thanks for sharing

[Cosmic kid]

I love the tone of this poem,
The end makes me rethink the topic of the poem,
It's beautiful and amazing I love it

[no sun]

This is interesting. I haven't figured out who you are but you love the respect and the fear the Man of War receives. I think you need a "to" between close and my in the 10th line. A good write Jerome.