An ageing lion, a king no more
hears a distant gun.
And in the shattered silence
knows the killing has begun.
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Write comment. A very good start, James Caycee. Read my poem, Love and Iust. Thanks
Lamentation on the end of the world with rivers that no longer engage the sunlight. Dramatic.
The entire poem is hull of powerful phrases- - this is my favorite - - -> watched them take the majesty and make it disappear.. Very well done protest of the murder of planet earth. Thank you for posting such an important poem
Brave utterances set aside for sober reflection. A poignant piece of poetry. Thanks for sharing.
First steps are always the hardest. Your comments are most encouraging. Many thanks.
Poignant and straight from the mind of the poet to paper. I like its point and structure and will re-read several times.., ., Great start James...Welcome to P/H. Cheers Geoffrey.
Many thanks Geoffrey.