A Phenomenon
it was a
phenomenon what happened at times square that day a criminal act
without
provocation an ambush quiet unexpected
it is said they
came out of nowhere hurling bullets
rocks arrows... and
other hurting things
no reason could be
given it seemed they had been waiting for just such an
opportunity
opportunity
wanted to say exactly what was on their minds held nothing back
there was a storm on
the horizon the flood came swept cars away
wild fires scorched
the earth people had to flee there is change
on the land
on the land
unrest among the
people some say it is climate change
some say a
change of the heart love lost
repent the end
draws nigh no safe place to
hide
hide
September 16,
2015
Note: Phenomenon
Phenomenon:
something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed
and studied and that typically is unusual or difficult to understand
or explain fully.
Crime: an act that
is foolish or wrong
Offense: something
that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset
2 :
something that outrages the moral or physical senses
3
a: the act of attacking: Assault
4
a: the act of displeasing or affronting
b: the state of being insulted or morally outraged
5
a: a breach of moral or social code: sin, misdeed
12 comments:
I was just telling some of my kids my 9-11 story today. Most of them were less than a year old at the time, so they have no frame of reference - of course they have seen the Baltimore riots, the shootings in movie theatres and such so they understand - it is a crazy world out there.
I sometimes wonder whether the end is nearer than we think..?
Thought provoking piece.
Lots of love,
Sanaa
I can feel the unrest of society reflected in this poem. Everywhere such horrifying things are happening, it is hard to hold onto balance. Well expressed, my friend. And deeply felt.
Wow!
"...there is change on the land
unrest among the people / some say / it is climate change
some say / a change of the heart ..."
And it is most likely both and more. Such a powerful piece. In this poem the fragmentation is more than form. Love it.
It does seem that so many things are happening in this world that there are fewer and fewer places where one is safe. Makes me wonder what is next....
'No safe place to hide' has always been true, I think. We live, for the most part, under an illusion. (And yet, there are other truths also.) I always admire the way you write, and sometimes the harsh truths need to be told.
Who could ignore your words? Powerful, frightening. I wish they described a movie. Sadly, they don't. Great write Annell.
Truth is hard, harsh and unpalatable and scary...well brought out....
i wonder if things are truly unexpected if as we all may know there is never an absolutely safe place to hide..a delicately powerful poem Annell... xo
What caught my attention was the portion about the change in the land and in hearts...causes me to think about how the land and hearts of humankind are interconnected...powerful poetry, annell.
Guess I am not worthy.
A very deep look into humanity.
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