Crimson stars and dark jade hats
Watching a nation on fire during its engineered collapse
Cherry stained domination across a distant nation
Rifles of mahogany loaded with ruby tipped projectiles
Preparing to send the phoenix through the smoke
To engulf the vivid horizon as the sunsets
The rose of innocence is wilting in defeat
The carpet is being lain and so we march to a foreign beat
A contest entry
- Red by strangerforeigner.
700 points, ended April 28, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Excellent write. The rhythm carries through the military theme very well, and the imagery is very strong. You managed to say RED without saying red throughout the piece, which is awesome. Thanks for entering!
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Welcome to AP ! this poem has a nice flow, great imagery as well, Keep it up and good luck in the contest!!!
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Thanks for the compliment
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christ
i love the imagery, great job.
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