Monsters
Little eyes
Be brave
For the day is scorched
and shall end so grave
Hide your sweet mind
from the wrath of mankind
Who’s fury makes them blind to your light
Take flight little dove
You’re a victim of a world that is lacking love
And all should hang their heads in shame
For all are to blame
For your fear
Your pain
Little eyes
longing rest
Little hearts
in little chests
Little souls
put to sleep
By the power
so many seek
We’ve watched your eyes
become soft pools
Still of light
Like dust filled jewels
If you could see another day
If we could put this war away
To live
To love
To rise above
To say at last
Enoughs enough
Let’s end all this decay
But I’m so sorry little one
For there are Monsters now at play
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Awsome poem
Thanks my friend 😊 x
great write Gwen! it exposes your abundant empathy and tender heart! unfortunately this world is a test that exposes the wicked hearts, however all will be made right in the next life! all the best my great example friend!..........Jim
Thank you my wonderful friend, I do love your strength and belief Jim. Always beautiful to see in the words you leave so many of us. Thank you for your words today
Your grateful friend
Gwen x
There really are so many people around the world suffering and of course anyone with a conscience and half a heart feel for those less fortunate. But alas in my opinion the human spirit could just well be the one thing that gets us over the line. It’s a beautifully written poem touching on the innate innocence and fragility of young people. I for one am on your side Gwen, and I’m not going anywhere just yet but then again what options do we have? Are you doing OK? Do you feel you have the inner strength and energy reserves to see this human based mission through?
The human spirit is indeed a beautiful thing Greg. When exercised from the foundation of love, it shines its brightest and truest potential. But right now, it is hard to see that shine when children are being blown up. I feel I have had many signs over the years. Signs that gave me faith in humanity and it’s future. But right now, I am ashamed of our species
The world is indeed filled with monsters & sadly, it always has been, it seems that every now and then one of the really bad ones wakes up power crazed and hungry & will do anything to satisfy its craving .. Nevertheless, I believe that good shall eventually overcome .. until the next time and the next .. A poem riddled with despair, desperation & obvious frustration .. emotions that I too share & knowing that it is the innocents that make up the main body of casualties .. but holding on I suspect and hope to hope itself .. N x
Thanks my friend...yes hope is all we can cling to at times like this. You are right in all you say. There is always one absolute fruit cake that manages to influence a mass of people...to do things they ordinarily would not think to do even. I just hope modern times helps bring these sorts of monsters down quicker. Thanks for reading Neville and I hope all is well as can be in your world x :)
Amen .. & you are of course always most welcome my dear friend G x :)
I’m afraid the monsters are us. Touching write Gwen.
Very true words JP, it is shocking how low we can become towards life. Thank you my friend for reading and leaving such truth x
Absolute tear jerker. Relevant of course but written with the pure and bewildered hearts of the children and the innocent in the forefront of your mind. I love this Gwen. I really love it...you are extremely talented and your beautiful soul really shines out regardless of what you write about.
The war is fkn atrocious and makes me cry every day...why should one demented old man decide the fate of so many innocent people. Put him back in the nursing home with all the other demented white rich old pensioners who rule the world and put Ukrain's PM in charge of the world. That man is beyond brave and admirable. No ego, humble... everything a true leader should be. I ramble, sorry...hugs 💖💖
He has been amazing hasn’t he! So brave and like you say humble too. I have cried so many times now. I dread where this is leading too. If he keeps on going and thinks he is winning, I fear he will get more confident and power hungry. It won’t end with Ukraine. It is a truly dark time. I almost wish I could just leave the planet
thanks for stopping by my friend
Always love your words and rambles 😊
hugs xxx
Look on the bright side...if trump was still in power we would all be toast already😳😳 😄
Gosh I use to wonder how he ever got to be president. But then I look at our history of Prime ministers and realise yep they can let any old Dick and Harry in charge. This planet is going steadily down the tube 😞xx
Excellent poem Gwen. It is always the children who suffer the worst in times like these.
Hope you're keeping well - Syd xo
Hi Syd many thanks for stopping by. Yes sadly it is. Breaks my heart to think we humans can be so vile
I am plodding on as they say, hoping the world improves at some point x
Excellent ink Gwen
Thanks so much PD 😊 x
It is in the simplicity of the delivery of these words that allows the impact of your word "Monsters" to find its impact...you have used one of the coolest and most profound poetic devices here....the literalness of tall comparison...it makes for great profundity when you show the reader the nature of truth by exposing both sides literally......monsters as compared to the naivete' of the child...a most profound write dear poet sister......and truly clever wordsmithing!!......AWESOME poem.......PINNED for perfection!!......later tater!!......T xo : )
Gosh T thanks for this...I did wonder if it was any good. So thrilled to read your very encouraging feedback 😊 thank you love for stopping by and leaving your thoughts and kindness xx
Hi Gwen,
You're so right - it's time to pray.
Love,
Terry.
xoxo :)
It really is Terry, it is beyond sad that in this day and age we can stoop so low. Thanks for reading and leaving me your wonderful words
Gwen x
There's always been monsters out to play, they have been there along, but now more than ever.
Awesome write.
Extremely cleaver.
Liliana I must whole heartedly apologise for my late reply to your wonderful comment. I had no clue it was here. I have been away for a couple of months due to family matters. Thank you so much, this is such a nice find. I hope life is treating you well 💗
Superb poem Gwen and on a very relevant subject at the moment , I'm guessing that may be its inspiration ? Again , A write to be proud of , Very well done , Chris :)
Hello Chris, I am discovering comments I didn’t know were there. I am so very sorry for this late reply. I have been away a while due to responsabilités and had not seen this until now. Thank you for the thoughtful words and I hope you are keeping well x
Oh Gwen I'm so pleased I got to read this one. It's so powerfully conveyed. I think wars are so pointless and cruel and innocent people get hurt and die. It's not right. So true there are monsters. Pinned 🙏🏽💜💜💜
Hello P 💗 many thanks my friend for your empathy towards this poem. It is a sad time indeed. Many many apologies for my late reply. I never knew this was here till now. I have been away from cosmo due to family matters. I really do hope life is shinning down on you and all your loved ones 💖💖 x
Hi Gwen. Lovely to hear from you. Hope u are well. Will message you. Likewise for me family matters and not been much online. Px
Gwen, yes it hits home and for all the right reasons.
The moral reasons, regardless of current events happening on our doorstep, or any time for that matter.
Wrote something of similar theme (war through a child's eyes) a narrative poem three years back on Poemhunter called, The Day The Soldiers Came.
But yours is more polished and resonates better, much much better.
No innocents win in any war and the loss of lives, or a solitary life, is unspeakable.
Little lives that could have been.
Thanks for writing and touching moral base here Gwen.
Shaun.x.
Shaun you as always are so very kind. I am more than certain your poem delivers a moving message cleverly penned, for I know you to be very talented when it comes to the written word. I have never used poemhunter. I might look your poem up though :)
thank you my friend for giving my writing your time and thoughts. As always I am forever grateful x
Yep, monsters alright. Suffer little children. Love this poem but hate the war x
Me too, it’s a tragedy when lives become trivial in the eyes of others x
of what i've read of yours thus far, this is my favorite. gave me chills, i feel as if i were meant to read this. thank you for sharing your work with the world! a beautiful mind you have !!
Wow thank you Haylee for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment. I look forward to reading your poetry also. All the very best
Gwen x