The keen scythe of Death, often sure and fast;
Heroes may not rest on the laurels past.
This good soldier bravely faces each fight
Certain that the cause is noble and right.
Intimate with the terror that War brings
And demoniac songs that the red god sings,
Blood flows more slowly, thickening to ice
As he dissembles the evil device
As a father, he cannot turn and flee -
The time bomb ticks with mechanical glee.
Delicately he removes the steel crown,
And pushes the small diamond armlet down.
Across the town, there are audible sighs.
Today is not the day of his demise.
The bomber does not get his ash reward
Other avenues will be explored.
Author notes
Wordbank prompt. All 14 words used in this order - scythe, laurels, soldiers, intimate, terror, war, songs, time bomb, father, crown, diamond, armlet, demise, ash.
Picture credit: http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/06_03/BombDisp0207_468x902.jpg
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A contest entry
- Prompts AGAIN! (MANY 2 CHOOSE FROM!) by Heroesrox.
550 points, ended January 6, 12 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Very good!
I just started a contest about a war story with 1750 points in prizes. I would be honored if you submitted an entry.
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Thank you for reading and commenting on my work. I am glad you enjoyed it. I will take a look at your contest.
Mike
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Well writen,, I loved it. Useing all the words without spoiling the poem showes talent.
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Thank you very much. I look at wordbanks and see a story. From there it is a simple matter to write it down. But, the stories I come up with mystify me.
Mike
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Very good piece. One of the best so far. I am thrilled that you used all of the words. Great job! Thanks so much for entering my contest!
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Thank you very much for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed the poem. It was an interesting wordbank.
Mike
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An excellent piece my friend, you sure can tell a story well
good luck In the contest
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Thank you very much for reading and commenting. I wonder how many on AP have written and ode to the bomb disposal expert?
No idea where this came from.
Mike
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very powerful with strong expressions filled with emotion....the rhyme is also appreciable....
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Thank you very much for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
Mike
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