Get Your Premium Membership

Barbarossa I

When giants hide their heads beneath the sand, the body lies unshielded from the Sun. ‘Tis but a hedge to seemingly withstand the winds of war that nothing will out run. ‘Tis opportune for those that seek to rise and conquer all they deem a nether race. ‘Tis favorable when giants hide their eyes and leave them for the despots to erase. ‘Twas mere deception severing a pact to seize her soil for Germany’s expanse. ‘Twould be a choice that Satan would enact while all the world sits by to watch the dance. ‘Tis but a feast when all the world stands still. His iron wolves consume their prey at will. His iron wolves consume their prey at will as rapture races o’er the Slavic plain. It ravages with emphasis to kill, and only ash and skeletons remain. It roars with bluster rendering its wrath by crucifying all that dare defy, then marches on thus, leaving in its path a emptiness with nothing more to die. Though swift afoot may prove a tepid flaw for such a beast must keep its belly filled. And as it roars, its motive must withdraw its sustenance from what its victims yield. The winds of Hell have blown across the land and in response the world cannot withstand. And in response, the world cannot withstand a beast from hell that rides a scarlet horse. His swift assault has scarred the fertile land and crushed the farms and towns without remorse. The innocent were fodder for a hunt that surged with the velocity of light. ‘Twas but a flash that nothing could confront for any stance was crushed beneath its might. Though Hell commenced to rape her country side, the mighty bear refused to yield its heart, for Russian grit was not to be denied and never would its will to win depart. The devil’s iron brigades unleashed at will the fear and devastation they instill. The fear and devastation they instill went far beyond what satisfied his taste. Malevolence would gluttonize until all that stood before was laid to waste. For all that yield the Devil would enslave and all that stood opposed he vowed to crush. Complete destruction satisfied his crave for mercy was a hindrance in the rush. A trident fork, atop an iron lance, was lunged to disembowel the Russian will. Its deadly bards encircled the expanse to trap the Bear and expedite the kill. Though victory was never absolute, his frenzied packs were ceaseless in pursuit. His frenzied packs were ceaseless in pursuit of any source that fed the mighty Bear. Their masterminds conceived a trident route to spear the beast and slay it in its lair. A single barb would lunge into its chest, another sought to pierce St. Peter’s brow. The final barb would spear the Crimson crest as Satan’s lance commenced to disembowel. But vengeance waits as vines of armor pleach to prowl upon this giant in disguise. ‘Twould be a trap that tempts the devil’s reach as zealous arrogance pursues demise. His iron wolves provoke a vicious beast as Barbarossa roars into the East.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 4/24/2024 7:19:00 AM
Hello Mark, Your crown of sonnets is a breathtaking journey through history and human struggle. I loved how each sonnet is a masterpiece, strategically combining imagery and emotion to create a scene of the past. Your skillful use of language and structure captivates me the reader, which drew me deeper into the narrative with each stanza. Tom Woody asked me to check out your poetry, and I am glad I did. Blessings, Daniel
Login to Reply
Massey Avatar
Mark Massey
Date: 4/24/2024 12:30:00 PM
Thank you, Daniel. I’ve written over 37 heroic crowns, 30 of which are in book form and written as a heroic crown of crowns. They are in story form to follow the American Revolutionary and Civil wars. As you call tell, this series is as well as others I've posted, are of WWII.

Book: Shattered Sighs