take up a pen
write some poetry
bathe it
swathe it
in luxuriant imagery
create words
that gnaw at the heartstrings
that open up minds
illicit lost feelings

make subtle illusions
to the darker side of life
with intelligent intense
paint the true state of the world
providing a fuel
by which
dreamers can survive
when witnessing violence
the loss of innocent lives.

build patterns that entice
inform, but still entertain
point out lessons of history
where it was said
never again
re-igniting
the power of the pen
over the swords of bloody despots
embracing Armageddon

copyright a shyvicar June 2024