Corpses

sorenbarrett

Children amongst corpses

maggots in moldy crumbs of bread

winding their earthly courses

the living amongst the dead

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  • Maplespal

    the flies are born
    because a child has died
    while the parents morn
    life's circle is applied.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you for the read interpretation and contribution they are appreciated.

    • Cassie58

      This four line poem paints a horror story which breaks the heart. Tragic.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks for the read Cassie war and life can be hell in this world. Your words are appreciated.

      • 2781

        You prophesying now.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank my friend no prophesy here it already exists, war, life itself and the other side of the coin death.

        • orchidee

          'Tis what I give KP for tea time - line 2. lol.

          • sorenbarrett

            They are good protein and in tea sanitized. Thanks Orchi

          • Bella Shepard

            Our world has become a place of such conflict and division, that we fail to see what we are daily creating. We are the architects of the future, God help us. A wonderfully true write my friend.

            • sorenbarrett

              Dear Bella I value your words and thank you for your read. I miss your poems and beg you to write more. I think I have read all that you have.

            • Teddy.15

              I credibly dark and powerful, kudos dear friend. What imagery you have painted. 🌹

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much Teddy your words are as always cherished.

              • Christina8

                A vivid bit of imagery! Sincerely, I think this is very good.

                • sorenbarrett

                  I thank you so much for the most kind words Christina

                • Goldfinch60

                  Such sorrowful words in a world where this is so true soren.

                  Andy

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks Gold for the read. As always it is appreciated along with your kind and understanding comments.

                  • Dan Williams

                    Short, sweet, good imagery.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much Dan for the encouragement and read it's appreciated.



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