Midway II
As frothing wakes unveil a racing tide
a frontal surge unleashed intended taunt,
‘twas but a strafe to lead the prey outside
then strike a blow amidst the faring jaunt.
To draw first blood, then front them with a force
superior to what it can endure
would lend to truce and ever change the course
thus, leaving all the spoils of war secure.
But o’er the crest a vengeance was unleashed
to prey upon the strength of Nippon pride,
‘twas but a twist that soon became a feast
of carnage, set aflame upon the tide.
And as the scheme of Nippon might unveils
the rising Sun would peak at morning bells.
The rising Sun would peak at morning bells
as flames engulfed all hope of compromise.
Momentum burned as impetus dispels
thus, leading to its afternoon demise.
Her mighty fleet fell silent ‘neath the crest
of torrent waves that swallowed its remains.
Their iron bones fathoms deep now rest
as drifting tides disperse the ebon stains.
But still they raged as pride consumed its soul
for honor never yields to mere defeat.
The consequence will grimly take its toll
for in the end the sun and earth shall meet.
Confidence instilled their fleet with pride
and once exposed, no longer could it hide.
And, once exposed no longer could it hide.
from staunch pursuit to bury all at sea.
Reconnaissance left strategy denied
and but a taste of what would come to be.
Your palace god lay swathed within his fold
as flames consumed all hope of Pearl’s reprise,
and loyalty, that all swore to uphold,
was veneration destined for demise.
For savagery would fill the altered mind
of those bewitched by godly ill intent.
Their nemesis would thus, respond in kind
for retribution’s ire shall not relent.
The rising Sun fell victim to the haze
as clouds of rage suppressed its lethal rays.
As clouds of rage suppressed its lethal rays.
the rising Sun sank slowly in the east.
Ferocity would fill the coming days
as warring might was ceaselessly unleashed.
And o’er the tides as fire and steel collide
where either foe refused to disengage,
‘twould be a brawl attrition would decide
as unrelenting forces faced the rage.
Though loyalty and bravery exude
mere sustenance their competence would crave,
for Nippon strength bore not the magnitude
to stay the course against an endless wave.
As giant wings of armor filled their skies
it darkened any hope of compromise.
It darkened any hope of compromise
as Nippon nests conceded to the fire,
now only pride remains to shield their skies
of pending days consumed with vengeful ire.
Relentless rage denies their war machine
the corporeal to ever rise again,
and endless waves of dominance will glean
the seeds of resurrection that remain.
Though all commit to never losing face
where loyalty and honor still abide,
all as one stand fast against disgrace
and all shall die before it is denied.
Its rays of hope once filled their pending days,
then through the mist, the Sun was set ablaze.
Copyright © Mark Massey | Year Posted 2024
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