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This song tribute by Iron Maiden is true to the Cree people. If I may recommend “Anne with an E” out on Netflix, there are episodes on how Cree people’s children were taken and beaten by the White man. Many tribes are also responsible for the death of other tribes, and cannibalism as well, it’s only fair we acknowledge it. My gross point being that progressives are blasted for romanticizing ancient cultures and wanting to right the wrongs of the past. I’m taking a more centered view on this issue, still I believe they should cede land back to the ancestors of native people.

Painting Album Cover inspired by Dilly’s William Blake

Dante’s Divine Comedy Dante e Lucifero (Inferno, XXXIV)

Write a new poem inspired by an Iron Maiden song. I chose "Run To The Hills"

Iron Maiden Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Robert James Liquori

3.9.25

Fourth Place

What creature is this that cometh near His luggage filled to the brim with fear Crushing our lives, crushing our beliefs O whence for me shall bring only griefs What of the men whom now weep? What of the woman buried alive in their sleep? What of the children who once stood brave? Their minds controlled their souls enslaved The baneful trumpets sound one by one Can you hear them or are you numb? Will you fear the creature of doom? Come undone? Or shall you overcome? Overcome, overcome Filled to the gunwale are the guns The creature of the swamp now runs He runs all things and everyone The children now walk the plank All hope sank, hopes sank The baneful trumpets sound one by one Can you hear them or are you numb? Will you fear the creature of doom? Come undone? Shall you overcome? Overcome, overcome Will you fear the creature of doom? Will you come undone? Shall you overcome? Overcome, shall overcome

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Ann Peck

Date: 3/25/2025 2:59:00 PM

It's terrible the things we did to them and are still doing...Good for you, Anaya, for speaking out! And congratulations on your winning place!

thriveni c mysore

Date: 3/22/2025 1:35:00 AM

amazing take dear poet. congratulations on your win. Cheers!!!

Robert James Liguori

Date: 3/21/2025 10:13:00 AM

I appreciate you putting your heart and soul into your writing. Congrats on placing.

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/21/2025 10:19:00 AM

A challenge I enjoyed Robert, thank you for the placement! I appreciate it. Good luck with everything ~

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/12/2025 2:05:00 PM

...The federal government distributed materials on change management. In summary the acronym to remember is ADKAR, which stands for A-awareness of the need for change, D-desire for change, K-knowledge how to change, A-ability to make the change, R-reinforcement making it stick. Seems like this book would be banned now even though we're not yet at step one for most people in our own country.

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/17/2025 11:50:00 AM

Empowerment, improvement all good in the good fight, Duke. This is an album cover created by me with song lyrics created by me and not a book, however, I'm most appreciative for your knowledge and care for the banning of books! xhugs

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/12/2025 1:43:00 PM

Anaya, thank-you for not romanticizing history. That's the best approach. Your poem describes the hurt racism causes. This has been going on as far back as recorded human history and suggests that the hardest questions we need to address have not really been front and center. How do we deal with man's (not so much woman's) nature to be bigoted and violent? Seems like we're heading in the wrong direction unfortunately. Seems like we have more men surfacing with problems now....

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/12/2025 9:28:00 PM

It goes on and on, Duke it's really too soon for outcomes, Wallstreet yes it's barometering according to orange man's decisions. I predict summer upheaval. For every Simon Legre there is a Cruella Deville!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/11/2025 1:29:00 PM

Emotive write! How much children under the sun have endured.

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/12/2025 5:48:00 PM

Tommy, Anne with an E?

Tom Woody
Date: 3/12/2025 1:45:00 PM

My wife and I loved the show. We were disappointed it got cancelled

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/12/2025 9:26:00 AM

I must say, it did take me a while to get through it, I loved the dialogue very poetic, I think she's a hoot love her character!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/12/2025 5:15:00 AM

I started watching at one point. I can’t seem to get into some of these series. Perhaps my age. I loved watching Anne of Green Gables in 1985. Thanks for the recommendation.

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/11/2025 1:52:00 PM

Too many, Kimmy. Have you had a chance to see "Anne with an E" think you'd love it. Ty, for visiting!

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/10/2025 5:08:00 PM

Run to the hills brilliant song by Maiden Anaya, and your poem totally complements and captures the menace at play, not easy to write a whole song especially one with a bridge rather than chorus, (Filled to the gunwale are the guns The creature of the swamp now runs) what a standout line for me, I can only see another winner here for you, All the best in contest, cheers David

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/11/2025 9:36:00 AM

Wasn't sure if I could. It's a strong line that one. You are inspiring me to do more of it. Ty David for your kind words and comment and cheers!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/10/2025 3:11:00 PM

This is very cool. Could be a song. I have studied all about the many injustices to native Americans such as the trail of tears or the lies told in the Dakota's. You found a good song to emulate.

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/11/2025 8:56:00 AM

Glad you found my lyrics cool. So much history Andrea, let's hope the truth isn't banned , and instead compensated. Mine is about today's wars, and new leaders. Ty for your kind visit, appreciate it! Hugs

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/10/2025 7:00:00 AM

Great song inspired by the original:) never listen to Iron Maiden, but this particular song seems inspiring...

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/10/2025 1:40:00 PM

Ty Joanna! Yes, it was inspired by another song. If the lyrics (poem) make you feel something that inspires a mood, then no need to listen as music. I think I did my job if you enjoyed it! ~

Tom Woody

Date: 3/9/2025 4:17:00 PM

I don't listen to iron maiden, too dark for me. But I do like this song and I've referenced it on occasion. You did an excellent job with the interpretation as well as helping us with your explanatory notes. Crystol did a nice take on this theme a while back

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/9/2025 4:28:00 PM

I used to be a huge fan of theirs in days of yore, not so much anymore, I have evolved into lead woman metal orchestra bands! Love music it's healing. Gotta make heavy metal a dramatic display. Ty Tommy! ha ha I like that interpretation below! If they look they'll turn to stone lol.

Tom Woody
Date: 3/9/2025 4:19:00 PM

PS. The photo, while gruesome, has an interesting side view. I picture the two ladies in the corner debating on whether or not the poor sap tastes like chicken