(N.B. This is two short poems that combine to from a third. The format is called a trigee. I don't know the origin.)
Dear Mrs Williams
I regret to inform you of.......The Minister's statement about
The death of your son............His involvement in the Afghan war is
A terrible tragedy...............Made worse
Knowing it was...................Due to
Unnecessary.....................Aggravation from others
Our thoughts are with you.......In these difficult times
love this format... what you said, what you didnt... it hits with a hammer! great job!
I found this so intriguing.. Got to go play with it now..you know how we writers are, lol..great job, with this.
Oh Mr. O'Neil! You are terrific writer as you have put a great show by demonstrating a tragic poem in a dignified way. By the way see a Trendsetter in you. Your poem is voguish! great going too see old style of poetry rejigged! May Invite you to read my latest poem... Toot-toot! A Lone Ghost Haunts with a Taunt - Yells a Solo Goat!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Very unique style excellently written in verse - and the tragic content is universal: loss of a son.