Viv Wigley Poet Sonnet

Puppeteers

Puppeteers

In cavalcades of bulletproof cocoons
all aspects of our lives they can control
they own all that you have except your soul
the sharply suited pipers call the tunes.
Exchanging every privilege and boon,
in freedom's name to dominate, their goal,
unleash fierce ordinance to take it's toll
fruits of their machinations now lie strewn.
Far off, survivors of their bombs and guns
crouch , huddled in a maze of shattered walls,
tarpaulin shades family from the sun,
parents can't quiet hungry baby's call.
A world away, when all is said and done
the price of one gold watch could feed them all.

27th October 2015
Basic Italian ( I think)- 
octave, abba abba
sestet- cdcdcd

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Joe Maverick December 27, 2015 at 8:32 AM Well described Viv yet the populations are more aware of the designs of the string pullers, and a string is only so strong.'

Laura Leiser October 29, 2015 at 8:57 PM Amazing poem, dear Viv! Your heartfelt message reads loud and clear. Love some of your brilliant descriptions, too, like "the sharply suited pipers call the tunes." Great job and a big 7 from me :) Viv Wigley October 30, 2015 at 1:43 AM Thanks, Laura, love 'n hugs, Viv x

Duke Beaufort October 27, 2015 at 9:03 PM There are a lot of good people trying to fix this, but the world is so broken. Thank-you for the picture and poem. We need to have a much more fair accounting of who has what and how did they get it. You are a real crusader, sir! Viv Wigley October 27, 2015 at 9:08 PM I believew all will be held to account one day, Duke, maybe if they believed it too, the world would be a better place. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Michael Tor October 27, 2015 at 1:14 PM Viv one of my favorite my friend so much greed lies and injustice to steal oil, to control and dominate. The Powers that be. Illuminati you see! You are so right my friend. One of my favorites. Viv Wigley October 27, 2015 at 1:28 PM Thanks Michael, very kind of you. Regards, Viv

John Lawless October 27, 2015 at 9:07 AM ...and we unable or unwilling to cut the strings of power. The final line stunned me and froze me in my seat....WELL DONE and sadly true. Viv Wigley October 27, 2015 at 1:28 PM Thanks, John, and life still goes plodding along for the little people.... Regards, Viv

Peter Lewis Holmes October 27, 2015 at 9:06 AM Thought-provoking piece Viv...and thanks for the comments!...Peter Viv Wigley October 27, 2015 at 9:29 AM Cheers, Peter, hope you're well. Regards, Viv

Julia Ward October 27, 2015 at 8:35 AM A good sentiment contained in a suitable poetic form for it. A 7. Viv Wigley October 27, 2015 at 8:39 AM Cheers, Julia x

Lin Lane October 27, 2015 at 7:39 AM This is a great take on the absurdity of war. Your use of "machinations" reminded me of Ephesians..."the machinations of the devil." In war, we see his hand at work, and he smiles over the suffering of others. Viv Wigley October 27, 2015 at 8:02 AM yes, Lin, 'machinations' is such a sinister word, eminently suitable. Thanks for popping by, Viv x

Anne-Lise Andresen October 27, 2015 at 4:20 AM - You nails the world reality, Viv !!! ..... - I wish you a wonderful day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Viv Wigley October 27, 2015 at 5:04 AM Thanks Anne-Lise, what a coincidence you popping up- I was doing some rhyme checking and 'Tune' came up as a place in Norway. I learn something new every day. Viv x

Lindsay Laurie October 27, 2015 at 3:13 AM G'day Viv... the raw hard facts for the innocent victims of maniacal ideologies that have no respect for lives... not even their own - well said Viv - Lindsay Viv Wigley October 27, 2015 at 5:05 AM Thanks, Lindsay, I'm dabbling with Sonnets now. Good job I have some paracetamol. Regards, Viv