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Sunday, 30 October 2011

CRACKS !!!

This poem was inspired by this brilliant Pavement art for the theme of  Halloween, submitted to Gooseberry Gardens Poetry Picnic

Cracks !!!


Halloween approaches as autumn encroaches 
The structures of all worlds fractured and torn 
No-one or nothing prepare for what is to be born, 
In the heavens above are gods who are misunderstood 
Us 'twixt between, angry at governments, not good! 
Then there is those way down below, 
Where no mortal man wants or dreams to go.
Awaiting this date to avenge their fate. 
Small cracks which have appeared 
Things needing mending but mere mortals sneer, 
Allowing their societies to riot, spread notoriety, 
The undead seize their chances to walk amongst men 
Hoping their gods may this time pardon them,
They are the undead condemned to fiery hell, 
A peaceful existence would not bode well 
The murders, rapists and all of life's scum 
Become the undead or zombies if they don't succumb
To an ordered pleasant reality 
A human race, loving and respecting community. 
But those cracks that have appeared in our earthly existence, 
Negate our guarantee of evil resistance! 
So if pavement cracks suddenly appear 
Scream loudly scream out in fear 
In hope that your fellow man 
Will help you fight evil if he can 
But the horror of this world 
Is that people's ability for empathy is unfurled 
Evil is not the zombies or the undead 
Fear only those that breathe instead !
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18 comments:

  1. Daydreamertoo30 October 2011 at 18:21

    That is some fabulous artwork. These pavement artists are so very talented.
    Your prose is scary enough for Halloween, even more so if it was ever came to come true. ;)
    Although we are certainly headed down that path if we don't soon get back to expressing more love, kindness and compassion toward one another.
    I entirely agree with the (serious) side of this.

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  2. Anonymous30 October 2011 at 18:55

    Sounds like you do know what really needs to be feared.

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  3. Anonymous30 October 2011 at 19:01

    Fantastic write and wonderous art you chose to use

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  4. Marbles in My Pocket30 October 2011 at 22:30

    I love the art. The guy's who do this are awesomely talented. Your poem is excellent, as well. I like it!

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  5. Maude Lynn31 October 2011 at 00:34

    This is so well done and so true!

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  6. Scarlet31 October 2011 at 01:01

    not only the zombies but the living dead... nice one... happy halloween ~

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  7. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson Barry31 October 2011 at 01:09

    This is truly haunting,

    love the richness in your thoughts, the image is fitting perfectly.
    :)

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  8. Madeleine Begun Kane31 October 2011 at 07:06

    I like that. And what a great ending!

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  9. anthonynorth31 October 2011 at 10:49

    Edgy and haunting. Excellent write. You'll find mine here.

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  10. Unknown31 October 2011 at 12:20

    I love the political undertone, the hosility toward society as is. Great poetry! Thank you for sharing.

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  11. Louise31 October 2011 at 12:23

    OMG brilliant Kez and what an image!!

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  12. Caren Kennedy31 October 2011 at 12:25

    Amazing image. Poem very disturbing, as it ought to be, given the subject matter.

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  13. Ann LeFlore31 October 2011 at 15:23

    great ending fear only those that breath instead this is wonderful Happy Halloween
    http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/10/30/the-witch-is-transformed/

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  14. Anita Grace Howard31 October 2011 at 15:37

    Love this poem (and the artwork rox, too). Chilling... Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Unknown1 November 2011 at 01:58

    LOVE the artwork and poem! Happy Halloween!!

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  16. Joann1 November 2011 at 02:26

    While some go headless and heedless, you play the prophet well. Hope the sun comes up tomorrow for the living and pray peace for the dead. All Hallows Eve to thee!

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  17. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 02:33

    True and a great ending. Love that art work too.

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  18. Maggie Patti Barbara Frankford-Walton2 November 2011 at 16:17

    incredible, wow.

    the imagery is touching and astonishing.

    check out poets rally today, any poem is welcome.

    :)

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