As Coins Tinkled Poem by Valsa George

As Coins Tinkled

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As coins tinkled,

Many a virgin flower, defiled.
Brother turned brother’s assassin.
Dark untruth in white hues arrayed
Many got through the back door
Witnesses turned hostile
Many were bloodied and bruised

As coins tinkled;

The son of God was betrayed
With a kiss

As coins tinkled,

Empires were pulled down,
Kings dethroned,
Countries aligned against countries,
……………………………………
……………………………………
As coins tinkle……
History repeats through eons;


Treachery,
Corruption
And betrayal
Replicated,
Endless,
Timeless,
With masks donned!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Tirupathi Chandrupatla 23 March 2015

Money corrupts the weak minds and leads them to treacherous acts to acquire wealth by any means. There are many instances from history and mythology. These acts keep repeating. Beautifully presented in the poem as coins tinkled.

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Kee Thampi 23 March 2015

Truth hidden under a golden shine Human mind always support touch of solace, Love is really peaceful we want live a world gold of God live with us we want come together to live a peaceful world.....

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Madathil Rajendran Nair 22 March 2015

M, am, you have come out pretty strong here. The poem is a river in rage. (10)

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Mantu Mahakul 22 March 2015

It is matter of sad. Such things are happening due to greed of wealth or money. Many have forgotten values of life and humanity. A thought provoking poem shared really. Wonderful drafting.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 24 March 2020

A powerful and beautiful poem with a meaningful message. The title and the recurring lines, As Coins Tinkled made the this poem powerful. Liked the way it was crafted too, it gives a great impact on the theme of corruption. Another brilliant write.10+++

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Kumarmani Mahakul 12 June 2019

As coins tinkle…… History repeats through eons; Treachery, Corruption And betrayal Replicated, Endless, Timeless, With masks donned! .......so touching and impressive. This is really a beautiful poem related to corruption. Thanks for sharing.10

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Bri Edwards 12 April 2015

we in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...........God Bless Her! ..................... know of no such coin tinkling! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! we use paper money, checks, electronic transfers and favors of whatever sort. WE ARE more advanced! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! bri :)

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Valsa George 13 April 2015

Yes Bri, Once we were part of one of the most ancient civilizations of the world! Now we are becoming more ancient..... going to the cart age! ! ! !

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Geetha Jayakumar 10 April 2015

A Beautiful poem Valsa, that brought the facts of life which we are going through. Everything just for coins. Very true said in each lines, its a history and going to repeat itself. Beautiful presentation. Loved reading it. I wrote a similar poem especially on greed but didn't publish it.

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Chandra Thiagarajan 05 April 2015

The refrain As coins tinkle add to the merit of the wonderful poem that deals with treachery, corruption, betrayal which are endless and timeless in the history of mankind. Thank you for this beautiful write, Valsa.

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