Tag Archives: war

The Lost City

Posted on January 1, 2021 by William Wayne Smith

The city is quiet and alone.The village flies a flag of truce.The capital is broken and lost. Tangled bushes grow along concrete paths.A hungry dog barks alone in the park.Vacant streets succumb to the encroaching forest. The overarching sky is … Continue reading →

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A Brief Act of War

Posted on April 18, 2017 by William Wayne Smith

In a brief act of war, the new leader spat out his vicious aggression. The angry reply was a strong attack. Early the next year, the combatants drew a truce. As the world moved on, I knew that the wasted … Continue reading →

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Weapons of War

Posted on January 22, 2015 by William Wayne Smith

The weapons of war grow in power and speed. The minds of men cannot keep pace. They make life and death decisions. Man is powerless in the face of his creations. I’ll be glad when the men choose life. If … Continue reading →

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Weapons of War

Posted on December 18, 2013 by William Wayne Smith

The weapons of war grow in power and speed. The minds of men cannot keep pace. How do they make their life and death decisions? Man is powerless in the face of his creations. I’ll be glad when the men … Continue reading →

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