Red Sun

Red Sun 

The engine coughs and sputters
Then roars and shows it’s ready
To catch the sun at Hilo
Rising from the sea.


Written 06/24/13 for Russell Sivey’s
Red Sun Contest....
Remember Pearl Harbor

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Wilma Neels

July 25, 2013 at 5:57 AM

Unique approach Jake, absolutely enjoyed this one :) Wilma

John Posey

July 25, 2013 at 6:10 AM

Thank you, Wilma. I had fun writing it. from the perspective that came to me ..... Evidently I wrote myself out of any position on the winners list. .Such is life.... Jake

Judy Konos

July 23, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Thanks John....mine certainly can't compare with yours ...but appreciate your comment....

John Posey

July 25, 2013 at 6:06 AM

Thanks, Judy... I disagree. Yours followed the rules and Mine was from a different perspective which the judges evidently did not like.... Jake

Connie Moore

July 10, 2013 at 4:47 PM

you capture so much with just a few words. amazing and very good. I read another one of yours that reminds me of "America the Blue" that I wrote.

John Posey

July 10, 2013 at 5:17 PM

I hope I'm not penalized for not sticking to the literal intent of the contest rules... Jake

Shirley Candy

July 7, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Amazing words..!! short, but deep.. well penned, Jake :))

John Posey

July 8, 2013 at 3:20 AM

Thanks, my friend. I appreciate your visit.... Jake

Debbie Duncan

July 3, 2013 at 4:00 PM

nice write, even though I was born 1955 ;}

John Posey

July 3, 2013 at 5:43 PM

Thanks Debbie....Dec. 7, 1941 Will live in infamy for those who were around then....Just as people today will remember 9/11/01..... Jake

Andrea Dietrich

July 1, 2013 at 8:51 AM

you mentioned Fireside reverie. Is it one of yours and if so , where is it?

John Posey

July 1, 2013 at 9:38 AM

http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=433235

John Posey

July 1, 2013 at 9:31 AM

Soup mail for link to Fireside reverie

John Posey

July 1, 2013 at 9:19 AM

fireside reverie is a poem I wrote some time ago and can be found in my portfolio here on PSoup... a search on google should find it......Jake

Vesna Kovrlija

July 1, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Brilliant!

Ravi Sathasivam

July 1, 2013 at 5:59 AM

Excellent. Very cleverly penned. Tfs

Phyllis Babcock

June 30, 2013 at 9:14 PM

A very clever write on this poem. I did not know the significance of red sun and Pearl Harbour and now I do. Nicely done. love phyl

John Posey

July 1, 2013 at 4:56 AM

Phyllis, There are few people that were present at Pearl Harbor on that December morning. I was seven at the time and remember well the angry feeling that set the industry in motion that won the war for the allies. The movie, "Tora, Tora, Tora" will illustrate the meaning of my entry.... It's worth a look if you get a chance to view it.... Jkae

Carrie Richards

June 30, 2013 at 3:35 PM

Once again, I must comment..........the red sun on the wing of the aircraft, has such significance........and makes this poem even more poignant and memorable. And John, I'm grateful for your kindness and comments ....it means so much to me. Thank you!!

John Posey

June 30, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Carrie, when I wrote this I thought few people would catch the significance of the Red Sun. People would normally look for the beauty of nature, but the infamy of 12/07/41 Was my first thought... Thanks so much... Jake

Mustapha Mohammed

June 30, 2013 at 9:44 AM

Cleverly penned John.Good luck in the contest.

John Posey

June 30, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Thank you, friend. I really appreciate your comments.... Jake

Jack Horne

June 29, 2013 at 3:16 PM

love this clever take on the contest

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Thanks, so much, Jack. I was hoping this would be a unique take on the contest. .....Jake

Len Gasun

June 29, 2013 at 5:21 AM

This is another one! Soo beautiful & I love it again! Thank you so much for sharing my dear friend John. I enjoyed so much stopping by on your poetry this afternoon. Have a blessed weekend! love and hugs, Leonora

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 9:30 AM

Your afternoon stroll through my garden of prose has made my day.... Love and hugs.... Jake

Elai Cee

June 28, 2013 at 9:05 PM

aha John! Love yah! Love ur poem... mhuahx! Good luck John!

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Thanks, sweet friend... may the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob draw you close and keep you in His love.... Jake

Donna Jones

June 28, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Oh Jake...this made my eyes glass over...wonderful

John Posey

June 28, 2013 at 6:29 PM

Donna, Thanks so much for you comment... "Brush Away The Tear".... Jake

Donna Jones

June 28, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Tear up that is....

Andrea Dietrich

June 28, 2013 at 1:48 AM

hey, you did a patriotic one too. VEry unique and creative!!

John Posey

June 28, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Thanks, deary, I always find encouragement in your comments.. Good luck on your entry.... Jake

Robert Pettit

June 27, 2013 at 5:33 PM

You vicariously placed the reader in one of those Mitsubishi Zero planes on that infamous morning. Good work.

John Posey

June 27, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Thanks Robert, I have seen many newsreels showing the before dawn start up and take off of Japanese planes from their carriers...This fed my creativity in this contest.... Jake

Nette Onclaud

June 27, 2013 at 11:10 AM

ohh, a visual treat with great tonality, john.. this flows like butter on the tongue... amazing write!.. :) huggs

John Posey

June 27, 2013 at 4:40 PM

Thank you, dear Nette. I just think a different perspective would be appreciated....Love ya.... Jake

Carrie Richards

June 27, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Such a nice vision you have given me, and what a fine postscript ! Well done!!

John Posey

June 27, 2013 at 9:47 AM

Carrie, Thanks for your comments. I read the contest outline and just remembered newsreels showing Red Suns painted on the fuselage and wings of Japanese aircraft attacking Pearl Harbor....Jake

Bukang Liwayway

June 27, 2013 at 6:16 AM

a very creative poem my friend Jake :) Good luck in the contest..have a nice day! hugssss Maria

John Posey

June 27, 2013 at 9:38 AM

Thank you, Maria. I am comforted by your comment.... Jake

Sara Kendrick

June 25, 2013 at 5:19 AM

Isn't Japan called the land of the rising sun?..We had a little boy from Japan to come here once with his family..He tried to teach us southerners some Japanese one day..We were lost at understanding his language and he did not understand ours..I don't see how he learned anything in school..Great work..I believe that it will place in the contest..Sara

John Posey

June 25, 2013 at 5:50 AM

Sara, you broke the code.... Yes... The empire of Japan was known as the Land of the Rising Sun. and the battle cry of WW2 was "Remember Pearl Harbor!" I hope no one believes I hold a grudge.... I find that forgiveness is a balm that eases many pains.... Thanks for your encouraging comments...Jake

John Posey

June 25, 2013 at 5:22 AM

Karen, I added a huge clue after reading yours and other comments. I chose this theme because on 12/07/41 on the deck of USS Arizona, the rising sun was no thing of beauty...Karen, your comments can be so comforting.... Thanks... Jake

Karen Anglesey

June 24, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Jake, your gift of putting the right words together while creating imagery at the same time in one fell swoop- simply amazing as usual :)

Karen Anglesey

June 24, 2013 at 8:18 PM

After reading your comment below I knew there was more to this than dawned on me at first read. The imagery is perfect for your theme. Maybe the date of Pearl Harbor as a last line dangling farther down the would have given a clue to someone who usually isn't clueless. Thank you for sharing this beauty

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