Jump to content
Poetry Magnum Opus

Zelensky


Tinker

Recommended Posts

Playing with a form to create an example poem, to keep me writing and inspired by current events.   So here is an attempt at a Dutch Sonnet.   I know my iambic pentameter suffers a little.
 
Zelensky

A hero rises in this world today.
Ukraine, an Eastern European state,
a sovereign country is in the way
of Putin's dreams to reinstate the late
USSR demised some 30 years away.
Its President refuses to fall prey. 
To stay means death. he will not kau-tau. 
Is flight to fight a better option now? 

The people, teachers, store clerks, chefs, and more
stand tall behind the man who chose to lead
from where their capital resides.  Where war
is banging on the door. Assassins fail.
He walks among his troops to feed a need
but Russia's might may be much to prevail. 
                              ~~Judi Van Gorder

 

~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~

For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

Are we inspired by world events, or are we now suffering from world events?

A deserving accolade to a deserving leader. A complicated form well executed.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Guidelines.