Turning Weapons Into Rust

I am so sick of a sixteen year war.
Of killing and fighting, I want no more.
So much blood has been spilled on the land.
It is time for someone to take matters in hand.
I want you to see my newly-invented machine.
It will remove guns, tanks, and bombs from the scene.
This renders all metal objects into worthless rust.
You should see my method is the most just.

Based on the short story "A Piece of Wood" by Ray Bradbury
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kearley Avatar
December 21, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Very nice write!
Breidenthal Avatar
December 21, 2011 at 11:17 PM
So true! Thanks for sharing and thanks for commenting on my poetry! Always, Laura
Wesley Avatar
December 21, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Your goal has so much merit, hope you succeed in passing this message.
Sivey Avatar
December 21, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Clever idea Robert! I like your take on the short story! I wish there was a device that turned metal into rust...inoperable, broken rust! Awesome Work!!
Dietrich Avatar
December 21, 2011 at 7:32 PM
I ADORE RAy Bradbury, Robert. It's so fun to fashion poems out of things we enjoy reading, isn't it? I think triolets are lovely poems to portray favorite movie scenes! I love the message of this poem. Well done!
Eastman Avatar
December 21, 2011 at 7:07 PM
You have an Excellent way with words.
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