have vividly drawn an imagery of red which signifies blood, dead people ( killed in a battle field!) I Believe a flag in a half mast means giving last respect to the armed forces, (The falling heroes!)

What a beautiful quatrain you have showcased here.
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I was so saddened and maddened to hear of the latest school shooting. Keeping them safe seems like it should be so simple but it isn't. This world has grown into such a terrifying place. Your poem is a wonderful tribute to those that have served and given their lives for us. Well done.

I'm sorry for such incidents.
Your words summed up the anger and sadness that humanity feels.
Thank you for sharing.

How can this be the norm? It’s just so blatantly obvious that some more stringent regulations concerning fire arms need to be administered immediately. It’s past time we looked at the issue for what it is and lockdown some of this.

I’m sad. Your words are perfectly conveying this emotion I’m feeling. The fourteen words (including the title which is pivotal and necessary information for the delivery of the poem) are surreal. It’s a surreal feeling and you wrote it in so few words with such tact and emotion. I think you’ve got a great poem here despite the aftermath of the deplorable events it describes which have become normalized in our current culture.

A+ political and humanitarian commentary
A+ poetry

Tim