For the lives lost in the London Blasts

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A day like any otherIs what today seems to beUntil I turn on the newsOn channel twenty-three.The scene that confronts meIs shockingly trueBlood is the only colourSplashed in all its gory hue.Explosions of terrorJust render countless deadLife for somemeans only bloodshed.Laughter turns to tearsIn just a brief whileWhy do terror and destructionMake some smile?With solemn heartsWe silently prayFor the victims of destinyWho have tragically gone away.We pray that the onesWho have taken the lives of so manyLearn to honour peaceLive and let live in harmony.

Abbie1948 · Accepted Answer

Thank you for your thoughts, Benita. The form you have chosen is perhaps not quite right for the sentiment, but I certainly appreciate the sentiment.

Benita · Answer

Hi abbie!  I still do have a long long way to go in writing good poetry & agree that this one could have turned out better!  Maybe next time -for the poetry of course! <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

Anonymous · Answer

Hi Benita

Thank you for your poem, I like it very much. I can sense your heartfelt sorrow in every line.

John from England

Margaret-J · Answer

For the lives lost in the London Blasts

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