In the dark twisted depths of despair
salamone staggeres into his filthy lair
reeking of opium, whiskey and rum
into his quarters, they looked so glum
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thanks very much for all your kind comments, i am truly flabergasted at the response.
many have died of wars, many families broken... ur good in historic poetry. kip it up.....
War brings the outlets of drugs and the bottle into a desired light
This could apply to all countries and all wars, many have walked in these shoes even still today......I like poetry about history and I enjoyed this one very much.
When I was young, I would see tramps on the streets and my mum would tell me that they were soldiers who couldn't get jobs. That was how their country treated them for their heroism... Great write... Colin J...
A great poem demonstrating war's cause and harsh affects on the civilian population. ! 0++ and thank you for writing and sharing, take care..