Notes About The Poem

 

Poem is composed in Mixed Meter,

in order to comvey an "Asymmetrical" ambiance.

Asymmetrical

The boots moved slowly,
Crunching sun-baked clay.
A hazy wind down alleyways,
It moves with moans 
Then whistles softly,
Quickly gone.

A child stands in a doorway
Pulling something from his robe.
He keys in certain numbers, 
Only doing as he's told.

He waits, then hears a bomb
As it explodes.
A helmet lands and bounces
Near his feet.
He shrugs. then merges with a
crowded street.


Gene Bourne
06-03-14








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Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Vangaveti Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 2:29 AM
Explosion from the hands of an innocent soul ... Wonderfully written.
U.D Palawon  Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 11:15 AM
Traumatising...this incessant exploitation of the poor/the innocent/the dumb/the greedy...it's only a means to bring evil...you said it in such a short and simple way. The impact is great. :) Sunita
Bangalee Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 4:36 AM
Oh bomb! before understanding everything blended //// lovely poem, enjoyed I
Parker Avatar
June 7, 2014 at 8:20 PM
you have soupmail
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June 7, 2014 at 8:58 PM
Gene to the left of your picture it says inbox, also the coffee cup next to your picture will take you to soupmail if you want to contact someone on soup
Bourne Avatar
June 7, 2014 at 8:46 PM
Hi, Fred.....I need to study this sight. I've never been able to locate any mail, other than the comments, like this one. I need to learn my way around. I've been spending most PC time copy pasting the 200 poems still left on another site, before I loose them. Thanks for informing me, Fred. Your friend,......Gene
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