Poets Against War continues the tradition of socially engaged poetry by creating venues for poetry as a voice against war, tyranny and oppression.

Marshall Gains

29 years old

Marine Sniper, 9 years in service, civilian now, reflecting.

cold inside

Cold inside
Dripping water sound across the warehouse floor
Rat squeak
A picture of an angel dimly lit against the cinder block wall
She cried all her clothes off
The lead paint chips scattered below
Open the long canvas backpack
Withdraw the instrument
Begin the long wait
Think of my sins
Watch the sun appear up through the hole
Am I like my father
Oh lord

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