The Iranian Nuclear Question - ‘War’
July 31, 2008
Entry for this week’s poetry prompt.
Time: 03.00
Setting: Bedroom
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Some irrelevant moth in the dark corner of my bedroom:
Hey you!
Sleeping down there
Wake up bulky shrew!
Do you scare?
Beaman:
Why would I be fearful of you my dear?
What fool would quake because of you clung near?
Where is the sweat running down terror’d brow?
Who are you? I say sleep or depart now!
Moth:
Cease sough!
Question I hold.
Rest I not allow.
I’m Kobold*!
Beaman:
The moon is shining but my mind is glowing
You are but indigestion!
A dream, so pray do ask your question.
Moth:
Persia,
Her nukes soon true.
Western inertia
What to do?
Beaman:
Whilst doubtless from a mental apparition
This matter, though grave, needs recognition;
A tough predicament we now do face,
If we’re to avoid nuclear ambsace.
Their leader, Ahmadinejad be his name
Finds use in rhetoric and lies to inflame;
Plans blossoming, an evil insensate,
A land poison-filled soon to deflagrate.
An ancient foe aroused in wailing mist
While Europe honours the brave pacifist;
The left’s hand seeks out peace and fellowship,
But with Israel their harmony slips.
What will we say to our children tomorrow
When London, Rome or Berlin cry sorrow?
Amidst the radioactive ruins sad.
That we disregarded nuclear jihad?
Let us soon see our brave air warriors deploy,
To fix claws on power plants and destroy!
With steel in their wings and hearts fiercely hardy
They’ll crush the holocaust-causing Mahdi.
Moth:
Sound words.
Leave take meanwhile.
Return undeterred.
So I will!
Beaman:
Why old moth? Why?
Silence.
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* A spirit of German folklore. The name comes from the word kobalt or kobold meaning “evil spirit”.
Poetry Prompt 3 - ‘War’
July 25, 2008
On the 21st of July, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic was arrested in Belgrade on charges of war crimes and genocide. He is set to stand trial at The Hague. I’ve been following this story closely over the last week and as a result it occurred to me that the 3rd Poetry Prompt could be themed on the rather unpalatable subject of ‘War’.
You can take the word in anyway you wish, be it the warfare seen on the world’s battlefields today; the conflicts faced yesteryear, whether Vietnam or the Battle of Hastings; or alternatively it can be based on the daily struggles you face with someone obnoxious at work or with a chronic illness. Whatever route you take, be creative with the words you use and perhaps think of the structure of your poem and how it relates to the imagery of what you describe.
When you have completed the poem, post the direct link in the ‘auto-links’ box below and also make a comment in the comment’s section. Before or following this, take time over the coming week to visit other entries from fellow poets and add a friendly comment or two regarding what you felt about their poem. This last part is vital if we are all to gain value from this exercise.
Next Thursday evening I will create a round-up of my personal favourite pieces but remember, this is not a competition. If you need any help or advice, then either contact me or pose a question in the comments section and I’m sure someone will be available to give you a hand.
Have Fun!
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