Would We ?
All eyes turned to look
for the young maiden
who came wearing morning
as new as first Mayday.
As her wooden cart passed
she waved to the crowd.
and the Queen of May stood
heart happy and proud.
Loud applause had begun
along upper town-road
but was drown at grenade's
sudden explosion.
Someone saw later
the Queen of May's crown
mud-caught and torn while
lifeless a girl fell to the ground.
If we had been clapping
for that smiling May-maiden
would we seek revenge
if the sniper escaped ?
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
Offline) - Published: March 31st, 2023 14:22
- Comment from author about the poem: Read this tragic account a while back and wrote the sad poem above.
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Comments3
Such emotive words Fay, so much of this is going on in our world nowadays.
Andy
Yes indeed Andy - nowhere is the peace we would all like to see.
Harrowing ..
I was not expecting that Fay .. Nevertheless,
such an event is now perfectly preserved in its very own poem as indeed it should be 💜x
Neville
We cannot forget that these tragic things happen and suddenly can we Nev - - - -- that event struck home that nowhere is safe from the insanity of those with dangerous weapons.........x
Went looking for you and found this sad story.......... so heartfelt.
How kind of you to go looking for my work dear Lorna - and yes the piece was indeed harrowing to note and to write -- - thank you for your welcome visit my friend.
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