Explosives, God and Four-legged Friends (poem) by Felix LeRoy Perry on AuthorsDen

Explosives, God and Four-legged Friends
by Felix LeRoy Perry → (All Poetry by Felix LeRoy Perry)
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I live in one of Canada's foremost naval city (Halifax) which has been the launching site for naval warfare since the days of the tall ships. Inside the city limits is what we call the Bedford Magazine that supplies all the ordinace, guns, explosives, torpedos, etc for all of the Canadian navy and some of the Nato Fleet as well. Inside their is a herd of deer and every now and then if you are lucky you will see one inside the fence yesterday I saw four and the irony of it just couldn't escape me so I tossed and turned all night thinking how I could best write this.
Explosives, God and Four Legged Friends twelve foot galvanized fences topped with razor wire guarded gates and rifles faces grim in silent hate green camo vehicles patrol corriders stripped bare concealed ammunitions to seal the future's fate explosives, weapons, tools of mass destruction hide in bunkers awaiting a call to the next war the names of future deaths inscribed in magic ink names that someday will be missed forevermore a place where evil lurks below each mound of earth a place where goodness can't be seen but wait what do I see... four legged beauty made by God's own hand serene they stroll together in their tawny coats of tan pause here and there to munch the winter grass eyes of liquid black look back at me this mortal man no fear of what where they walk, no fear of death for them protected by the tools of death they live free as you and I there's a doe with belly swollen, another with fawn in tow my mind is lost in perfect wonder and a tear forms in my eye...

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 13, 2006

a stark reminder of hiw mankind is in an extremely precarious state ...

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

Very well written Felix. From a description of death, to the beauty that is God's own creation. What God hath wrought, let no man put asunder. Thnx for sharing Felix. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, maybe too stubborn for my own good, joy to the world, peace on earth, & (((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your still very sad and very terrified little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

A powerful yet sad statement about the condition of humanity, Felix. Thank you for sharing your worthwhile thoughts. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Great offering Felix...thank you for sharing ...and yes with eyes burning as warm tears pops up into my eyes!!

Goid Bless!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay

This reminds me of when one of my sons begged for G.I. Joe and all the war stuff that was sold with him. How easily we are sold on the weapons that destroy at such early ages...

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

All of life is a circle and that which protects can also destroy. The armories are important and though it is sad that we still need them, we surly do. We share one earth, it is unfortunate that from the beginning of time, we have killed our brethren and that we continue to fight over borders, love, possessions and power. Such is human nature and we must take solace in the beauty that we are blessed to behold. Excellent write of the conflict of the human spirit.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

The world is slowly but surely, eradicating the homefront of our wildlife. Wiping away the Godly creations with our own ugly handiwork, of stone, steel and plastics, and making His breathing fourlegged miracles left displaced and disgraced.
We should be ashamed of ourselves...we truly are the top of the food-chain..but then..I always remember what my Father once told me...just when you think you are the best at what you do...along comes another to prove you aren't.
Well we humans have alot of hard lessons to learn someday...and our time will arrive.
Good one Felix!

Lisa

Reviewed by J M (Reader)

This is one I would of tossed and turned all night at the sight. Well written Felix thanks for sharing.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Yes this world lives on the brink of destruction waiting for the right moment when all will be ashes.