Cleave Poetry
“One should be able to read the left column (what’s in the normal font), the right column (what’s in the bold font), and each line across as a combined thought giving you 3 different poems to read.”
Cleave: When World Was At War
(Wars were undoubtedly devastating for both this world and mankind, but what made them even worse were the effects they left on soldiers. Those who were just following orders and left with them were memories of those wars, times when they were killing enemies or watching their friends getting killed They were praised by some and some thought killing unnecessary, but what happened when one of the latter accused a soldier of killing unnecessarily. And who was the one with such accusations? )
Hey I’m talking to you! He screamed, what are you doing here was my retort,
See your medals and see your deed, no more preaching just leave, you retard.
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Is there no remorse that you felt? ,You should know, I am decent not evil,
“Come on man! Show some grief.” I did what was best not against my will.
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Sure there would’ve been a better way, what I did was good not in vain,
So why didn’t you pardon him but slay, right or wrong who cares my men are not in pain,
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I tried to make you realize, your thoughts were vengeful, end this debate now, don’t offend,
Fine by me then captain, you’ll never feel resentful, I am the reason this war will end.
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And yes I forgot that was your job, and don’t forget it was an enemy whom I killed
So what if he was an enemy not local mob? But If I were god no such would’ve been built,
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Here you are hiding your humanity, what about humanity I’ve killed a killer,
There’s still time “go fight for your sanity! ” , I can explain it all, “But why am I talking to the mirror?”
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–Mayankk Sharma
Yeah! Successful cleave poem on a difficult subject. Life and death in war is a huge topic. Who actually are the bad guys? Whose side is God on? Who do soldiers have the right kill and how does killing effect them? I think you answer these questions well. Excellent poem.
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Thanks a lot Mandi. I’m Happy you liked it. And yes a war’s worst effect is on Soldiers who do everything for their country but still debate with their inner self on a simple question – Why War? … I just tried to convey that… Thanks again for introducing me to cleave.
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Excellent cleave! May peace prevail! Excellent! 🙂
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Very appreciative…. Your ideas about the soldiers are really very deep…. I liked the way you express that how soldier fight with their inner soul after killing people in war. It left very worst effect on soldier….
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Thanks a lot Dajena . Amen . 🙂
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After the war and the enemies…soldiers were left with themselves and their deeds …how can one be positive in that ..just wanted to reflect that ..happy you caught the theme .. 🙂
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Hey Mayankk..great job…i like ur way of expressing a soldier’s heart and mind…👍carry on…i m waiting for ur next poem…☺
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Thank you Sister….and if u r waiting then i’ll make sure It’ll be better than previous….. 🙂
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Excellent Mayankk! I have not heard of a Cleave Poem before – very clever. A sensative topic handled very well. Thanks for sharing.
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Interesting format worthy of your solemn subject. Will follow. Glad you’re following mine, too.
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I thought I had read poems, this beats all especially on a sensitive theme. I must say I find your poems fascinating. I have nominated you for the 3 days quote challenge. Find details here https://wivesrepublic.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/day-1-of-the-3-day-quote-challenge-pour-out-your-heart/ Thanks for following.
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Thanks a lot Mr. Andy . Yes even i heard it a week ago, i loved the concept of cleave so started writing some stuff based on it. I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
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Thank you Dave. Have a great time blogging. 🙂
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Wow!!!
Thank you for appreciating my work… Glad you liked them.
Thanks for the nomination. It was pleasure following you and Thank you too for the follow. 🙂
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I did indeed – and I am trying hard to come up with something as good as your piece 🙂
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It’s great to see that you liked my work. And I’m eagerly looking forward to read what you are writing. 🙂
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