Two Minutes To Midnight

Two Minutes to Midnight

What are your intentions Sir, its important that I know?
The World is close to Midnight, only two minutes to go.
Remember empty promises to keep us safe and free,
Words of retaliation, serve no one, wouldn’t you agree.
It’s no good building bridges, just to knock them down,
Capitalists will also perish, when seeds of war are sown.
Be the greater Man, leave out your pompous rhetoric,
World’s present isn’t dead, but it may be a little sick.
A Trojan Horse is not the way, a strategy doomed to fail,
Talk with counterparts; alone you’re anaemic and pale.
Be a great ambassador, don’t leave us on the outside,
Say no to war, be the bigger man, stand tall with pride.

The future is in your hands, if only for four short years,
Consider the fate of Man, don’t leave us dead or in tears.

For Roberts 8 word challenge contest
Poem written in Sonnet form 8/3/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Krutsinger Avatar
March 30, 2018 at 4:44 AM
Congratulations on your win. I don't "do" politics, but I think your message is loud and clear, and appreciated.
Roper Avatar
March 15, 2018 at 9:34 PM
Wonderful imagery in your poem, Kevin , and written very well using the required words. Congratulations on your win! Hugs ~`*
Shaw Avatar
March 16, 2018 at 11:13 AM
Thanks for your kind words Eve, regards Kevin x
Sinha-Roy Avatar
March 15, 2018 at 1:19 AM
Congratulations, Kevin on your win with a lovely poem.
Barden Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 11:55 PM
Sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, Kevin - blessings, and keep up the great work, friend! :-)
Wigley Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 9:18 PM
Congrats, Kevin, a fine Sonnet. regards, Viv
Gauthier Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 3:51 PM
What a clever entry - a sonnet. I totally enjoyed the read and your humour. Well done, Congrats on your winner of a poem.
Godwin Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 8:06 AM
I'm not familiar with the contest YET, but I loved all the points you made and the rhyme and flow you used doing so. A very good, impressive poem. All the best ... CayCay
Shaw Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 1:25 PM
Thanks CayCay, the poem had to include 8 specific words has chosen by the Sponsor Robert Haigh, regards, Kevin x
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