A PROMISE KEPT

by J Nair   Oct 27, 2015


His mortal self returned from the war.
His promise kept a true nobleman.
His vacant eyes defy the truth

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  • 8 years ago

    by PETER EDWARDS

    War is a terrible thing, something mankind regretably, has seen fit to engage in since mans existence, and it will always be so.
    Your short poem describes so very well, the
    tragic consequences of war at a very human level.
    'His vacant eyes defy the truth' to me, says it all.
    Well done Mr Nair.

    • 8 years ago

      by J Nair

      Thank you all for appreciating my write.

      Wishing the frozen hearts could melt,
      The vacant eyes could light up again.

      Wishing the world would give up the futile effort of self destruction and see the path of love which could win over much more than it can comprehend.

      Jay

  • 8 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Hello.

    I cant joke about this.

    War is terrible. We send young men and women out to fight wars that should never be. They witness atrosities that should never be seen.

    When they return to loved ones they are changed. War does this. You cant unsee death and needless suffering.

    The vacant eyes say it all.

    Well done.

    Take care

    Michael

  • 8 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Yes, this really is an excellent little piece that says so much in so few lines.
    Well done indeed and all the best
    Ben

  • 8 years ago

    by CRAFTY KEN

    Short but filled with much expression, a good mind exersize. 5/5 Nominated!