Many know the story of King Kong and his death;
kidnapped from Skull Island, he had his last breath
…as bullets from planes killed him in New York City
…where he'd been put on display.It was a City pity.
But K.K., unknown to kidnappers, had a big queen,
who saw her mate taken while she was NOT seen.
Both King & Queen (& others?) towered 70 feet tall;
to her, a man could fit in her hand; men were small!
Somehow his Queen arrived unnoticed in the U.S.,
& it was there she really caused..a big bloody mess.
Streets of Manhattan Island, at site of K.K.'s demise*,
were full of panicked walkers & drivers, no surprise!
She crushed some underfoot.Some she bit in half.
She then dined on a head, an arm, buttock, or calf.
Planes flew past her, but were swatted like flies.
Humans who tried to kill her were in for surprises:
She had skin thicker than the great ape she'd loved,
and MORE apes appeared, and with MALICE shoved ….
thousands of humans into the NYC island's two rivers,
while the Queen watched, ….dining on men's livers!
By the time Navy ships got on scene, to blast away,
the apes had disappeared! ! No more did apes ‘play'
…with humans alive or dead. Revenge the apes had! !
NO more will men, now, make apes of Skull Island mad!
(October 2nd,2020)
* demise: death
also: much of New York City is Manhattan Island
Thanks, Val, for my inspiration. to MyPoemList. Another FANTASTIC poem by, (who else?) , ME, bri edwards. :)))))))))))))))))))))))
A fascinating story, Bri! It goes to show that if you want something done right, get a WOMAN to do it!
Brian, you know well, I did not inspire you to revenge this way. I sent you my own version of King Kong's revenge. You are pleased to share it whenever you wish.
Bri........... you have created a revenge queen even more powerful than King Kong! Her indignation over the killing of her husband made her boil with vengeance and she unleashes her fury over the people of Manhattan. She 'dined on men's livers'! Your imaginary character has assumed life like dimensions and the whole description is matchless!
Woah I have heard of King Kong but wow you created his Big Foot wifey and she wrecked New York just like Jurassic dinos eh as fantastic as ever, very entertaining indeed. Kudos!
Thank you, Bri. Your poem " My Name is Kong" , as I understand it, is about “your ancestors on the Scull Island”. You were one of them, captured and killed. I wanted you to be reborn and take revenge on your murderers, making skulls out of them.
Sweet revenge for killing of a mate, or just a taste for man's flesh? Either way an interesting take on this story. Your poem brought back fond memories of staying up late watching KK & Fay Wray. You have a gift for fine storytelling. " No, it wasn't the airplanes. It was Beauty killed the Beast" QtR
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Reflecting on the biggest Hollywood hit king kong and her queen...very beautifully portrayed every word, scene, emotions and morals. An encaptivating truth we all often wants to ignore but it still remains true. Be the builder not the destroyer. Think constructive and not destructive. Respect everyone.