Murder Poem by M.J. Lemon

Murder

Rating: 4.7


friendly and kind
was murdered in the
parkade of the suburban mall
when the thug assaulted the
hockey mom
and raped innocence
unleashing the hands that
wrought undying fear from
childish dreams

The diamond will
welcome toddlers
every year
the ice rink will nurture
Olympic hopes
Lacrosse champions
will arise
and disappear
Skis and poles will hit the slopes

Just down the block
another soul shatters
behind the loading platform
exit two officers talk
sadly just another day
by a suburban mall
What's there to say
often dollars don't pay
for soccer balls

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: culture,societal,society,sports
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Unwritten Soul 05 November 2017

Sport is always make things louder than a game, its about someone interest and personal sp...thats how it goes i guess hahahahaha...how it can sometimes make things bleeding without knife or gun in the hands. The way you write it here is interesting to me its like...hmm awaking sense of nervousness while share the points, the imagery that built by those words i feel like it is an adrenaline rush calling haha....as if we watching the sport itself

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Mj Lemon 06 November 2017

Soul, thank you so much. To be able to place you in the action....a great compliment.

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Mj Lemon 15 August 2020

Thank you, Asim. Yes, I am always fascinated by crowds and how peaceful sport can become a 'war zone.' Thanks again, Asim.

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M Asim Nehal 13 August 2020

This happens when only when any sport is not played in its true spirit. The difference between game and war defines the involvement of human emotions. The hype is created by the supporters and what happens in playing arena is the outburst of human emotions which transpires and involves supporters. A thought Provoking poem.10+++

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Kumarmani Mahakul 13 April 2019

You have composed this a sensitive poem brilliantly which is related to sports and culture. Violence during the matches mustn't be accepted. Great work.10

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Mj Lemon 16 April 2019

Absolutely agreed! Thank you, Kumarmani.

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Akhtar Jawad 30 May 2018

I don't know why supporters of teams, playing a match, take it as a war. We should take sports as sports not a war. Violence during the matches must be condemned. A great message in the poem, I support your views.

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Mj Lemon 31 May 2018

Thank you, Akhtar. When we personalize athletic competition, I agree, the results tend at times to bring out the basest of our human nature.

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Richard Wlodarski 14 November 2017

PH is acting up again. I had given you words of praise for this poem. But somehow, they're not there! Suffice it to say, It's Brilliant. Shining like a diamond in the sun!

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Mj Lemon 14 November 2017

Thank you, Richard. Most appreciated.

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