Two Lives. One World. Poem by Aaron Priestly
Two Lives. One World.
(Man) : 'One last goodbye for the ice is about to break;
I've had my time in the sun.
What matters it to see them drowning in that lake,
I have my memories of fun?
What need I now from this Earth that gives us life?
I know my final day.
Look up future shepard, as I descend to throw my deadly knife
Into the back of this crying knave.'
(Child) : 'Forget me not etched in their caring tombs,
Yet we are the forgotten and doomed.
Cast into the darkness of Hells godless wombs,
We had no chance of seeing the knife that loomed.
There is no car to drive up to Heavens gate,
Or to escape the floods of deciet.
For us it is too late, we give up,
Surrender. You knew of this deafeat.
Dramatic poem in its simple words with the voice of a child: 'You knew of this defeat' (it responds to my poem Amazon River) . Well done dear Aaron Priestley. I gave a high rating to your work. I liked your original scenario with the man and the child. Keep on and just focuss on such great ideas..but work hardly your verses, (as all real poets do) until they become mature. Thanks for sharing. Joseph S. Josephides Member of the International Society of Poets (ISP) Int.Lib.Poetry awarded
The poem is about the Global Warming - in its simplest form. The voice of the man represents the present and people's worrying lack of concern regarding our environment: 'I've had my time in the Sun.' And the voice of the boy delineates what may very well be the future of our world and also the problems our children and grandchildren will now face due our long-term and continuing neglect: 'You knew of this defeat.'
I recommend this one, although I can't say I fully understand it myself. I consider there may be others who may. So I gave it the 8 of which it is worthy. GW62
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/6/2024 9:10:41 AM # 1.0.0.1119
the beautiful consep, words is simple but deep