tanka 5-7-5-7-7
my heart is hurting for the whole world.



scenes of sorrow

stars stripes forever
wave across soldiers' tombstones
america's brave
casualties brought home rest
flag covered coffins of death

Kathy Lockhart
8/10/06




Haiku by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2006-08-10 at 17:57

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kid
very well written tanka i dont know much about haiku or tanka i was not thought at school i have decided to start writin haiku.
2006-08-24


Saga
Some gave all, Many gave too much. Touched is what I feel now about this piece
2006-08-12


Amanda K
Dear,
Thank you for writing such a poem and share the feelings we all bear towards wut's going on these days including wars,death and destruction.I wrote a poem that has a close theme to yours called "earth's no more secure".

All the best,
2006-08-11



I agree for malin!!! Our world crying for peace!!!!nice poem Mom!!!!kissess(daughter)
2006-08-11


Teala
Vivid cry for peace! I love it!
2006-08-11


Malin Johansson
Stop the war, forgive the enemies, and go on with life, but it's hard because it exist to much pride in this world and among us...
Unfortunatley!!
A good poem here Kathy..
RGDS
2006-08-10


Zachary P. B.
love love and pray for peace...

scenes like this don't need to be played more than once in a lifetime...

very poignant and touching my dear poetry friend.

z
2006-08-10


wee2souls
Very moving poem
War just sickens me
to see such hatred
death all around...
will there ever be?
Peace on Earth!!
loved this piece of poetry!!
Hugerama MommaKac
xxxxxCindyMac:))
2006-08-10


Will
War is ugly!!!!!
2006-08-10


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
a heart rending text Kathy well done on this very poignant reminder rgds mike
2006-08-10