Panther calling Kestrel-- over
No response
Panther calling Kestrel-- over
No response
Panther calling Kestrel, time is critical--over
No response
Kestrel calling Panther, break in comms, big spinning top is taking us into wintertime, you are among friends, sending new coordinates-- over
No response
Kestrel calling Panther--over
No response
Panther this is Kestrel, need immediate sit rep-- over
Panther- 19 confirmed, 4 casualties, 4 walking-- over
Kestrel to Panther, go silent--over. (Fuck)
Kestrel calling Panther, change to arranged frequency
They were friendlies, need to put this down to a bad day at the office, it happens, passing upstairs to Hats. wait out
Kestrel calling Panther
Panther-- over
Status has now changed, this is no longer a friendly country,
Repeat this is no longer a friendly country, previous sit rep reads, 27 confirmed. Is this correct-- over
Panther………. correct……… over
Ok Panther- suggest immediate sabbatical, big bus is waiting.
Kestrel to Panther-out.
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Author:
Paul Bell (Pseudonym) (
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Well written. Paul, our world has changed. Your poem presents a dialogue between two operatives, Panther and Kestrel, who are in a high-stakes situation. The use of military communication language highlights the tension and urgency of their circumstances, as they navigate the chaos and uncertainty of a combat zone.
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