Short Alhambra Poems
Short Alhambra Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short poems about Alhambra by PoetrySoup poets. Search short poems about Alhambra by length and keyword.
Consecration, the Sun Bleeds over Seville
The beast Alhambra
roared a violent psalm
Vile conversos
horrid moriscos,
the heretic herds
A spear thrust into
our sun’s martyred ribs
Held in hateful grips
the yellow warblers
dripped in crimson sheen
Flying like Michael
the vengeful vassal
of Aragon’s decree
“O Torquemada
Hark the righteous call
King of Suprema
Execute them all!”
Cold unfeeling wretch,
the flesh guillotine
Teeth clicking sparks
lit endless pyres
Three made Seville
weep at the sight of Friars...
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Categories:
alhambra, christian, history, horror, islamic, jewish, judgement, spanish,
Form:
Rhyme