The Artist From The Inside Out

RAW WAR #poetry by jay

Written by

Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh

in

raw war
bled for
no reason
on curdled
tongues.

taste, sour
slice, blood
moon, red
sun, black
dawn, never.

night forever
forgot to shed
the days bitter
dark cold.

silver guns
on young
skin, 
hobbled knees,

dreams wet
humidity.

sour taste
left on right
raw war
powerless
endless
thoughtless,

no mercy
left, 
or right.



© Jay Mora-Shihadeh

RAW WAR was first published in DOOR=Jar in Spring 2022.

https://www.doorisajarmagazine.net/about-us

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13 responses to “RAW WAR #poetry by jay”

  1. Heather Mirassou Avatar
    Heather Mirassou

    Wonderful, concise and haunting poem. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar
      Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh

      Thank you!

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  2. Mike U. Avatar
    Mike U.

    This piece is startling in its sheer power and intensity…and soul-crushing as well. This is magnificent writing, Jay. And timely, too.

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar
      Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh

      Thanks so much, Mike. Much appreciated 🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♂️

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  3. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    That last stanza is so heart breaking. There is no mercy. A powerful poem, Jay.

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar
      Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh

      Thank you very much, Diana.

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  4. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    powerfully sad Jay💕 well written💔

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar
      Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh

      Yes very! Thanks for stopping by 🙏🏻

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      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
        Cindy Georgakas

        You’re so very welcome Jay!

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  5. luisa zambrotta Avatar
    luisa zambrotta

    Great!!!

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar
      Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh

      Thank you, Luisa 🙏🏻

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      1. luisa zambrotta Avatar
        luisa zambrotta

        You’re highly welcome!

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      2. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar
        Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh

        ❤️

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