The snake slithered through the sand
shimmered red under the golden sun
rose petals ebbed and flowed on its froth
vaporous tears rose from its steamy breath.
Heavy boots jiggered and jigged
falling to the rhythm
of bullets popping as popcorn overhead.
Fireworks lit up the clouds
seared scarlet the shifting ground
and yet, the snake lived
strengthened by bloodshed,
its wounded head
made room for two or more instead.
Venom flowed fresh and warm
like nectar to avenging swarms
it rushed around east and west
and latched on to bleeding hearts.
Feeding on blood and tears,
roses grew around the lethal banks,
raising thorns
against war and violence.
One could only hope
that they could starve
the vultures’ rampaging appetite.
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Claudia of Dverse Poets wants us to mix up the un-mixable for Meeting the Bar. At least that is how I understood it. I do not know if this piece meets the bar. Anyway, the inspiration came from watching The Warrior’s Way, a surreal and bloody tale of the transforming power of love, with oriental martial arts-inspired action sequences.
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A lot said here of contradictions, but underlining the and glory and tyranny of war…isn’t the battle for peace just so? Loved the
“Fireworks lit up the clouds
seared scarlet the shifting ground” and the shimmering gold snake.
oh i wish we could find an end to war…i dont know that violence would get there…only perpetuate the madness…we are trying that now…ha…starving out war might be a better idea for sure…
there always seems someone who is fed by war and blood shed and makes profit from it… i too wish there was an end to war
Oh Imelda–this is a stunning piece! I have no words except for my redundant, WOWZA.
I’m still trying to understand what a dverse poetry is. Give me some time
I think dverse is a play on diverse, since Dverse poets’ pub is meant to be a community of people with different backgrounds, etc. 🙂 I hope I was right in my understanding of your statement.
Diversity?
Yeah. I think it has something to do with that, but the word was shortened to highlight the ‘verse’ part of the word to makes reference to what the group is about – verses and poems. just my thoughts.
Makes sense. Thank you.
This part struck me most:
the snake lived
strengthened by bloodshed,
its wounded head
made room for two or more instead.
Thought provoking response Imelda ~
Very vivid and powerful and full of emotion… Diane.
one of my favorites you’ve written, strong!
very vivid and vigorous….
Wow this is so strong…
A snake like this.. We all know its power.. It exist and thrive.. But it’s also vulnerable to love.
Amazing writing, as always. Imelda.
Painting with words beautiful, yet the snake remained a snake .Thank you for liking my recent posts.Best wishes.Jalal
I love this