Little Hearts Of Stone

 Photo ~ Mama Zen

The desert is full
of little hearts
turned to stone.

They are 
casualties
of fifty stars

that killed
compassion
with barbs
of red and blue.

©Susie Clevenger 2014

Mama Zen over at Real Toads provided us with her beautiful iPhone photos of tiny fossils as inspiration for our poetry.

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Comments

Kerry O'Connor said…
Wow! What an epic poem in so few words. My mind is filled with the magnitude of stars and space.
July 25, 2014 at 8:17 AM
Other Mary said…
I just saw this come up on facebook Susie. I had to come here and tell you how powerful and touching it is. Absolutely spot on.
July 25, 2014 at 8:18 AM
Helen said…
An incredible poetic commentary ...
July 25, 2014 at 9:53 AM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
Great hook in that opening line. So powerful, Susie!
July 25, 2014 at 12:19 PM
Maude Lynn said…
This hits like a hammer, Susie. Outstanding!
July 25, 2014 at 3:45 PM
Jim said…
I like it Susie ~~ You've got me wondering about those "little hearts", are they of buffalo or Indians, or both, or even more?

Warning, my Muse got wimpy and balked at the fossils. I was glad M.Z. said we could do whatever. :)
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July 25, 2014 at 4:21 PM
Anonymous said…
protest poem in a shell - well crafted ~
July 25, 2014 at 5:10 PM
Preeti S. said…
I might have missed the reference in "fifty stars" and "barbs of red and blue". But nonetheless, I love the picture you paint with your succinct style. Beautifully penned. :)
July 26, 2014 at 8:59 AM
Margaret said…
… I understand the reference of 50 stars and you mention blue and red - you did a great job with so few words. I take exception to the implication as I don't agree exactly - BUT - I admire what you did here. Powerful and I suppose when one is on the receiving end of death and despair, it does not matter WHY anymore! So I do agree there.

Really amazing the impact this poem has with so few words! Wow.
July 27, 2014 at 1:18 PM
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