Inspired by AWD, “Politics”
The Result
With alligator smiles
they dazzled, dangling
the promise of freedom
on the tips of their sharp teeth
but the monstrous jaws snapped,
cities, trees, people fell
fertilizing the ground with blood–
no flowers bloomed,
no bird sang at dawn,
only death awakened this spring,
I am once again participating in Paul Brookes’ April Ekphrastic Challenge. Each day, I will post my poem(s) here. You can see the art and read the other responses by going to Paul’s site here.
The artists are Gaynor Kane, John Phandal Law, and Anjum Wasim Dar. Thank you for your wonderful and inspiring art!
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
Chillingly good
Thank you very much, Derrick.
Wow! Could “feel” the words here ❤
Thank you! 💙
Those sharp teeth are everywhere. (K)
Yes, indeed they are.
My thoughts went immediately to Putin and the Ukrainian invasion. Yet, there are alligators everywhere trying to devour with sharp teeth, a malicious image that definitely fits the tone.
Thank you, Marian. It’s difficult not to think of that. Yes, extremely malicious.
Well said, Marian. My sentiments exactly.
Thank you very much, Liz.
You’re welcome, Merril.
Reblogged this on The Wombwell Rainbow.
Thank you, Paul.
‘no flowers bloomed
no birds sang at dawn.’
We had the same thoughts. How could we not?
Thank you. Yes, it’s so true.
🙂
Speaks of the injustice in the world. Well written
Thank you so much!
Welcome