Hassan Haji Poet Free verse

Port City of Betrayal

Apparently, they ruled with an iron fist
In the chilling jaws of Terror
Of men intoxicated for the kill
Salivating for blood of kindred
Free for the rape and extortion
In the bastion of Kismayo, Port City of Somalia

The crooked reasons of eating oneself
In a serial bloodbath of a nation
Usurping its nationhood
With straps of IEDs on their back
Women and children convinced duty-bound
To kill themselves for their innocence
And live the glory abound
But never to taste the fruits of their sacrifice

See, what has remained of the Port City
Except for the glaring ruins
Battered to a city of Charcoal Warehouses
For the shanties to scorch in the sun
In a neighbourhood of orphans and widows
And the maimed bearing the signatures!
Oh no! but wait,do you rely on your unborn for a future?

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Beata Agustin October 24, 2024 at 3:57 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A March 27, 2016 at 11:54 PM Hassan, it was awesome to hear from you today. You brought a smile to my face. Hugs.... LINDA

Hassan Haji March 25, 2016 at 3:33 PM Thanks SKAT....always there to encourage! ...Hugs!

Hassan Haji March 25, 2016 at 3:30 PM I'm humbled Poet Destroyer. Will do so...!

Poet Destroyer A February 24, 2016 at 4:07 PM Hassan Haji , Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA

Skat A January 3, 2016 at 10:12 PM Sad, Hassan, enjoyed reading your poem. Hugs **SKAT**

Hassan Haji April 20, 2015 at 5:18 PM Hello guys, I had kept this for long but the urge to share overcame me. Those who've been there or similar places can attest to how the evil glory-hunters drain the society for personal gains. Many thanks to you, Stein.

Thvia Shetley April 19, 2015 at 7:46 PM This is so poignant and real. I do love social and political commentary pieces and this one is powerful. Thank you for the brilliant write and personal perspective. I hate that it had to be written. All my best to you, my friend. Hassan Haji April 24, 2015 at 11:25 AM Thank you, Stein for the compliments and encouraging comment.