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The War
January 17, 2015
The enemies surrounding us before
Buried in memories, ashes scattered in pain
Forsaken in the dust once more
The bitter words an avalanche slamming the door
The whispers of silence are slain
The enemies surrounding us before
A bloody ocean dying the shore
The ashes stain
Forsaken in the dust once more
The atmosphere so dark so poor
They come by train
The enemies surrounding us before
The ones we knew lie dead on the floor
We’ve won but what did we gain
Forsaken in the dust once more
It seems the enemies have surrendered the war
They have surrendered their reign
The enemies surrounding us before
Forsaken in the dust once more
© Steve S., Marblehead, MA
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