Knife in a Skull
a poem11 total reviews
Comment from judiverse
Back in those days, you had to watch your back, or you might get stabbed in the head. Even the royals were not exempt. Yes, there is always the desire to win. Today leaders don't have to worry so much about being killed. There are other strategies to get rid of an opponent, as are being tried on Trump today. Great reference to times when men fought for their values. I think I'd word the sentence "In fields of fire was taught." Excellent rhyme and imagery. judi
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Back in those days, you had to watch your back, or you might get stabbed in the head. Even the royals were not exempt. Yes, there is always the desire to win. Today leaders don't have to worry so much about being killed. There are other strategies to get rid of an opponent, as are being tried on Trump today. Great reference to times when men fought for their values. I think I'd word the sentence "In fields of fire was taught." Excellent rhyme and imagery. judi
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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I just wan tv to remind all the folks weeping for Trump. He would have been tried for all these crimes years ago, but we can?t prosecute sitting presidents. The fact that the cows are coming home now is go for both parties. Democrats see the justice while republicans see the "obvious" politics.
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Just saying you don't have to get physical these days to get rid of an enemy. And that's what's going on. Whoever heard of anyone having that many indictments? Trump is no saint, but really! judi
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I guess most people outside of the US don't realize that Trump has spent the last forty years in courts. He has been sued by almost everyone he has worked with for non-payment.
No one won against him because he sent "fixers" out to threaten people or simply overspent them and sued them into the ground.
Comment from jim vecchio
It was tough in those days to be on the losing side. Your choice words have a stabbing impact on this reviewer. So far, this poem is a head of the others I've read today. Please forgive nay tardiness. I keep losing the Internet. Our wife is terrible.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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It was tough in those days to be on the losing side. Your choice words have a stabbing impact on this reviewer. So far, this poem is a head of the others I've read today. Please forgive nay tardiness. I keep losing the Internet. Our wife is terrible.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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I'd pull the knife out, but I'm safer where it is.
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The Old Testament is full of stories about what happened to conquered kings. Just my luck to have been royalty had I been born in those days.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Back in the day men "with values" fought. Nowadays, who needs values to conflict with everyone around them?
As the last two lines state, that is the typical result of almost all skirmishes around the world today. "the conquered king's skull lies upon a table with his future found."
However, are the subjects of those kingdoms any better off than they were before those "fields of fire" occurred? Most often, not.
By the way, awesome picture.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Back in the day men "with values" fought. Nowadays, who needs values to conflict with everyone around them?
As the last two lines state, that is the typical result of almost all skirmishes around the world today. "the conquered king's skull lies upon a table with his future found."
However, are the subjects of those kingdoms any better off than they were before those "fields of fire" occurred? Most often, not.
By the way, awesome picture.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Brett
Comment from gansach
This poem seems appropriate to me having recently read several of Shakespeare's "Kings" plays--all battles and beheadings. Great image, the words present a picture of glorious battles of the past. Very good!
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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This poem seems appropriate to me having recently read several of Shakespeare's "Kings" plays--all battles and beheadings. Great image, the words present a picture of glorious battles of the past. Very good!
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Thank you, G
Comment from BethShelby
A nicely composed poem about men with values who but don't those enemies she hopefully were evil enough to deserve death. I'm not sure how anyone could live in this world and proclaim all enemies were gone. At least, a appears this king has been vanquished.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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A nicely composed poem about men with values who but don't those enemies she hopefully were evil enough to deserve death. I'm not sure how anyone could live in this world and proclaim all enemies were gone. At least, a appears this king has been vanquished.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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The knife in the skull is a strong clue. : )
Comment from kahpot
Values, back when we were boys, values meant respect, you fought with no weapons, win or lose we never started a war, never inflicted unnecessary pain or loss, always stood tall and help our enemies to do the same, very well written, a wonderful read****kahpot
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Values, back when we were boys, values meant respect, you fought with no weapons, win or lose we never started a war, never inflicted unnecessary pain or loss, always stood tall and help our enemies to do the same, very well written, a wonderful read****kahpot
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Thank you, kahpot
Comment from nomi338
Now a knife through the skull will most definite get the job done. From this wound there is no coming back. Once this coup de grass has been delivered, it is curtains for sure. Adios amigo.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Now a knife through the skull will most definite get the job done. From this wound there is no coming back. Once this coup de grass has been delivered, it is curtains for sure. Adios amigo.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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A knife in the skull speaks volumes as to the degree of animosity that was there.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Your poem is well written. I thought you did a great job in showing the contrast between the memories of wartime struggles and the peace that follows victory. Of course you could read into that last line and see more. Great job.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Your poem is well written. I thought you did a great job in showing the contrast between the memories of wartime struggles and the peace that follows victory. Of course you could read into that last line and see more. Great job.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Michael. There is always more after the small verse.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Once touched by war, the feeling of victory within and kill the enemy, never leaves. The scars of war are long lasting and are buried in the memories for centuries afterwards, a poignant write Bill, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
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Once touched by war, the feeling of victory within and kill the enemy, never leaves. The scars of war are long lasting and are buried in the memories for centuries afterwards, a poignant write Bill, love Dolly x
Comment Written 28-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Dolly
Comment from Wendy G
A horrible commentary on the cruelties of war, and man's inhumanity to his fellow being. Your poem is vivid and graphic, and even the image is very startling.
Wendy
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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
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A horrible commentary on the cruelties of war, and man's inhumanity to his fellow being. Your poem is vivid and graphic, and even the image is very startling.
Wendy
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Comment Written 28-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Wendy
