After The First Death* Poem by jerry hughes

That's chilling Hope wars stop and never happen. good work

The is no greater tragedy than the death of a child, except perhaps when it is under the dark clouds of unnecessary violence or thoughtless war. You’ve capture the essence of that perfectly. Indeed there is but one death.

Jerry, You remind us that a single child is more important than a single-minded political view. But we read these types of poems from our sheltered lives and feel inadequate to do anything about how we think and feel. George Szirtes has commented on his web site about making donations to Unicef and not taking sides, acting on behalf of the children. You might want to take a look at his comment. Sincere best wishes, Sue Ann Simar

oh god! ! this is a wonderful heart felt sad poem........great write

this is a very strong poem it has alot of imagery a good write i say 10!

Touching piece of work.Gaza took such a terrible assault we can all understand where you're coming from.

wars and rumors of war should never happen. the innocent are the losers. good write

Hauntingly stirring, Mr. Hughes. Words to provoke confusion and revenge, yet calm our inner anger... How unfortunate that violence forces these memories upon us.

sir your poem shook me from within.. and could not stop myself from hailing curses on these perpetrators of this ghastly crime... 10+++ certainly.. regards prashant

Cruelity creamates the body but not the soul. Written in great synpathy for the innocent deaths. CP