They came from all walks of life.
Men, women even the young.
All evil.
Thirty million.
Thirty million crammed together over three islands.
Lle Ste Joseph, Lle Royale and Lle Diable.
All found off French Guiana.
All known by a better name...
The Devil's Islands.
All were summoned by their master Satan.
Or so they thought.
All were promised untold power and riches.
Or so they thought.
All waiting for the promised time He would appear.
Thirty million waiting.
Thirty million counting down.
And at 6 minutes past 6 on June 6.
They were enveloped in a white light.
That was when the first nuke detonated.
A nanosecond later the other two hydrogen bombs exploded.
They would later by the world be called,
The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.
Thirty million evaporated in an instant.
There was no trace of radiation.
There was no tidal surge.
And open sea is now where they stood.
The world at first was horrified and puzzled.
Then the truth about these people came out.
The next day the world rejoiced at the news,
Of a new star shining over Bethlehem.
What a gripping and deeply poignant poem. A work of a mind with great imgination. A powerful title that magically draws a reader to read the whole write. Yes, evil will never prevail. A beautifully crafted and well executed write. To my Poem List.
Excellent poem Shaun..I particularly like your use of anaphora, ' thirty million people' to enhance the dramatic effect as well as the highly original religious imagery that runs through the poem.. It's definitely a titantic ten from me!
Ace Of Hearts thank you for your superb comment. And I'm glad you enjoyed reading it Thanks again and take care.
Dominic this is the figure or estimate made today in these time by the current Vatican estimates.
Thanks again Ace of Black Hearts and congratulations on your recent and well deserved Poem of the Day. Take care good sir and thanks again.
Dominic this was originally much longer. For that is my weakness is writing too much and usually too long winded. Too over-descriptive most times. Just got to learn to be a bit more ruthless and draconian in the editing process. Thanks again and take care.
Thanks Dominic and well spotted with anaphora, used to project its repeated dramatic message. Thanks again and I'm glad you liked it. Take care.
Thank you Rose Marie for your most gracious and so kind comments. Take care.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Wow excellent poem, good job man, your story was captivating.