Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted July 2, 2016


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Sonnetino

Collateral Damage

by michaelcahill

 

Collateral Damage
 
I pledged undying love until my end
and watched as all my years passed ‘round the bend
but circumstance bought wounds I could not mend
 
you couldn’t heal the travesty of war
my love’s been tainted--hate’s demanding whore


 

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