Disorientation
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Poetic Form: Sonnet
Inspired: 2023 September 27
*1st Place*
Pick-A-Title, Vol 39
Contest Judged: 2023 October 15
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh
Image: The General Slocum by Futility Closet

Themed distractions, affairs a boulevard,
as elbowed are divided from their minds.
Aloof, queues succeed a ship calling card,
as untrained get on, moons all exit signs.
The General Slocum, dressed to the nines
--churchgoers being passengers adorned.
Petite girls, bulky boots-dresses confines,
a spark burning as the captain is warned.
Crew-covered ears as the shrieking arose,
clung rails ... faith enables those disabled,
backing from charring ensue panic throes,
river rips donning death ... apt tests fatal.
Swimmers valueless o'er a thousand died.
Lifeboats? Vest hopeless; the firm denied.
Copyright © Hilo Poet | Year Posted 2023
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