Sword And Stone

dedicated to a friend killed last weekend by the bullet of a coward

  

 

WAR CRIES…

 

Bring about

 

EVIL… from the darkness!!

 

Much to late

 

To catch a glimpse

 

Of the sword… swinging down!!

 

 

NOW…

 

Sudden release

 

Spiritual surrender… up lifted!!

 

Heaven’s acceptance

 

Begin a new journey

 

Protecting forever… in loved ones hearts!!

 

 

SUDDENLY…

 

I am the stone

 

Solid and strong… my faith lives on!!

 

Reviews

[Emily B]

I lost a friend to the bullet of a coward once many years ago. She saved someone else's life in the process. It's strange--the seeming randomness of the process. Why she was taken and I was left to live on. . . she had just as much to give as I do.

I raise my glass to your friend. He's going Home. No more doubt or fear or pain--there. Cheers, Dale.

[TamiViolet]

Death, he is steathy, creeping up on us when we least expect, yet we know he's coming in some form whether it be an unwilling bullet or an annoying cancer.

Cowards. We see them in all shapes and forms, everyday.

Strength isn't an option, either we develop it or walk as the living dead, devoured at any sign of weakness or humanity.

The strength of the narrator is evident in this piece, and the metaphor of the stone is proof that faith prevails. Heaven is a relative term although I respect the belief in that spiritual surrender and that final journey home, hoping for all of us that true happiness lies there and we will be accepted for all the sins we commit.

I express deep sorrow for the loss of your friend. His soul lives because of your love and respect.

Powerfully written, Dale.

[Norma J. Jessee]

I can feel your anger, hurt, frustrations and finally the hope and strength to go on.
Beautifully written tribute to your friend Dale.

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend .I wish there were something I could say to ease your grief but I know there are no words that can do that my friend. However, know that I grieve with you, for your pain.

[Winter McPherson]

I'm so sorry for your loss Dale. This poem screams mourning, anger, frustration........yet with enduring hope at the end!

[Gandré]

This is a great way to prostest against war.
I ask why anybody is claiming anything? When there
is enough for all of us? why not to share?
The underworld already begun to act against
humanity. there is no way back. I liked the ending,
dear Dale. Mwah.

[Silent Kim aka mizmetap..]

The war at home can be more devasting then the war over seas. You wrote well the hurt but understanding of the lost.

[Angel Bird]

Powerful and strong write! Every line packed with emotions, and belief!

Could stand for all victims of wars throughout the world.

Great tribute!

--- Protected forever� in loved ones hearts!! --- ...