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Prey - Pray

Many men fallen, Carcass, the vultures calling Survival twisted Even in blizzards Spot the circling buzzards spy; Carrion cleaners Birds of prey, pray swoop Deceased unaware souls lost Carried on the winds. Tribute to Leon Stacey's " Casualties of War "

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 8/2/2009 11:39:00 AM

a bit disjoint? liked the concept pray/prey...if there are only 2 choses we're in trouble preditor or pray? carry on...carrion...Light & Love

L'Nass Shango

Date: 6/4/2009 9:17:00 PM

A very original write .. with a sweet flow to delight ... I love it!

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 6/4/2009 4:15:00 PM

I can only sigh and shake my head from side to side. Sad, but so true. Death due to war. Excellent write, James. (I'm going to the next one...expecting a history lesson. Smiling.) Lovingly, Dane

Brandy Megens

Date: 6/4/2009 11:54:00 AM

you make me think and deceifer what you write you are a wonderful poet with such great proking thoughts thanks for the coments

Daver Austin

Date: 6/4/2009 11:03:00 AM

I don't know Dane Anne, but have been getting email from Carolyn Devonshire every day for weeks. So far as I know she's fine. daver

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/4/2009 10:31:00 AM

Vivid images of the birds circling and swooping upon the war's dead, James. Sadly, this is the fate that awaits many brave ones. Very thought-provoking, dark poetry. Love, Carolyn

Date: 6/3/2009 5:44:00 PM

Powerful poem! The vivid imagery conveys your thoughts in a profound way. Good ending. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and for your kind comments. Karen

Cesar Cantu

Date: 6/3/2009 5:35:00 PM

Good image and comparisson of words; vultures are so hellish, they rock; thanks for the experience and for the comment-complementations of my haikus =D=D bye bye

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 6/3/2009 4:57:00 PM

very black and white..Light & Love