Murder Poem by M.J. Lemon
Murder
friendly and kind
was murdered in the
parkade of the suburban mall
when the thug assaulted the
hockey mom
and raped innocence
unleashing the hands that
wrought undying fear from
childish dreams
The diamond will
welcome toddlers
every year
the ice rink will nurture
Olympic hopes
Lacrosse champions
will arise
and disappear
Skis and poles will hit the slopes
Just down the block
another soul shatters
behind the loading platform
exit two officers talk
sadly just another day
by a suburban mall
What's there to say
often dollars don't pay
for soccer balls
Thank you, Asim. Yes, I am always fascinated by crowds and how peaceful sport can become a 'war zone.' Thanks again, Asim.
This happens when only when any sport is not played in its true spirit. The difference between game and war defines the involvement of human emotions. The hype is created by the supporters and what happens in playing arena is the outburst of human emotions which transpires and involves supporters. A thought Provoking poem.10+++
You have composed this a sensitive poem brilliantly which is related to sports and culture. Violence during the matches mustn't be accepted. Great work.10
I don't know why supporters of teams, playing a match, take it as a war. We should take sports as sports not a war. Violence during the matches must be condemned. A great message in the poem, I support your views.
Thank you, Akhtar. When we personalize athletic competition, I agree, the results tend at times to bring out the basest of our human nature.
PH is acting up again. I had given you words of praise for this poem. But somehow, they're not there! Suffice it to say, It's Brilliant. Shining like a diamond in the sun!
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I would like to translate this poem
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Your poem is a sad reminder of the ongoing discriminate and indiscriminate violence in our societies. Your poem is a great example of a juxaposition. The family mall carpark and sporting venue, places of fun and enjoyment, also being the place of sickening brutality that others find to be fun and enjoyment.
Simone, thank you so much. And your observation- -yes, that is what prompted this poem. I started noticing just how often the term 'murder' came up in conjunction with or in the context of sports/sporting competition.