‘One Afternoon’ by Paul A. Freeman
. One Afternoon One hot Arabian afternoon a boom reverberated through my flat and woke my napping wife and children;...
Terrorism
On the 20th Anniversary of 9/11: ‘Sonnet of September’ and Other Poetry by Christopher Matthew Thomas
. Sonnet of September Two thousand one eleven September, terrorists hijacked four planes in the sky. The crew, the passengers,...
A Poem for Sept. 11, 2021: ‘Twenty Years’ by James A. Tweedie
. Twenty years . . . So long ago as that? When fantasy became reality And falling human bodies turned...
Poetry for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, by Susan Jarvis Bryant
. Heroes Where are they now---the bold who brave The choke of smoke to ways that pave The path to...
‘The Afghan Plight’ by Satyananda Sarangi
. The starlit sky is filled with smoke ______and men succumb To dread, while folded hands invoke ______to overcome This...
A Poem for the Chibok School Girls of Nigeria, by Bethany Mootsey
. Sestina 276 On the night of April 14-15, 2014, 276 mostly Christian female students were kidnapped from a high...
‘Remember 9/11’: A Rondeau by Susan Jarvis Bryant
They tried and failed. They’re trying still To steal our freedom; break our will--- The terrorists who torment days...
‘Through an Open Graveyard’ by Satyananda Sarangi
Through barren fields, beside the ruins of man, The sunlight hardens stains of blood and gore; Macabre deeds that...
A Poem on Terrorism: ‘Why Not?’ by T.M. Moore
We shake our heads, and wonder, “Why?” aloud each time some speeding truck plows through a crowd, or grinning...
A Poem on Recent Shooting Heroes Lori Kaye and Riley Howell, by James A. Tweedie
For Lori Kaye and Riley Howell I sing in praise of Lori Gilbert Kaye. When racist hatred paid a...
‘The Terrorist Attacks in Sri Lanka, Easter, 2019’ by Bruce Dale Wise
O, curse Zahran Hashim and, yes, Abu Mohammad too, for evil at the Shangri-la and Batticalao, just two, of...
‘Two Poems on U.K. Immigration’ by Damian Robin
My Wife Is Clad in Cloth From Head to Foot My wife is clad in cloth from head to foot....
‘Joy Comes’ and Other Poetry by Rachel Holbrook
Joy Comes Softly silent; kindly kept, ___the haunted hours crept. Moonlit minutes—marked and mute, ___the lonely doubt takes root. The...
‘The Children’s Crusade’ and Other Poetry by Bruce Dale Wise
(All poetry by Bruce Dale Wise) The Children's Crusade Amendment II of the US Constitution: A well-regulated Militia, being necessary...
‘The Fall’ and Other Poetry by Jenni Wyn Hyatt
The Fall Now, if you’re sitting comf’tably, then listen to my ballad; it is a Summer evening tale of pizza...
‘The Parkland, Florida, School Shooting’ by Bruce Dale Wise
This life—O, how much more of it remains? The night is brief. Toward those short trees, we saw a bird,...
‘Whenever Terror Strikes’ and Other Poetry by André Le Mont Wilson
Whenever Terror Strikes Whenever terror strikes, wherever death enshrouds the land, its people live in fright of crowded places. Masses...
‘Justice Rendered’ and Other Poetry by Bruce Dale Wise
Justice Rendered by Cal Wes Ubideer "Sanctuary cities help protect undocumented aliens." —"Weird" Ace Blues July 1st, 2015, Miss...
On the Recent Terrorist Attack in New York City by Joe Tessitore
The Morning after the Parade On the terrorist attack on October 31, 2017 Most cowardly violence No moment of...
‘Flagellation I: Cervantes at Lepanto’ by Joseph Charles MacKenzie
What is my body that was never mine, That, fevered, it should waste below the deck? I rise, instead,...
‘On the Murder of Two Women Outside the Gare Saint Charles in Marseilles, France’ by James A. Tweedie
Blasphemy A Reflection On the Murder of Two Women Outside the Gare Saint Charles in Marseilles, France, This Morning, October...
‘A Lament for 9/11’ by Zachary Dilks
'Twas so much more on that morn before fall that we all came to mourn as it fell As...
‘To Terror’s Followers’ by Daniel Magdalen
Cloaked in rumors of religion, looming bloodthirst Brings upon world’s drowning morals bouts of horror, As the force of chaos...
‘To the Orient. An Elegy’ by T. Bothwell
At last, the sunset’s knell forebodes the ceasing day— The merchants in their silken garments trudge their way Along,...
‘Manchester Remembers’ by Damian Robin
On the Special Meeting of the Manchester City Council (Wed. 12th of July, 2017) to reflect on the terrible events that...
‘Daughters of Eve’ by E.V. Wyler
"Our Creator contritely comprehends that the ancient story of Genesis once retold through a patriarchal lens, has become women's...
‘The Light of New Hope’ and Other Poetry on Terrorist Attacks in England
Post your poetry on the recent terrorist attacks in England in the comments section at the end of this post....
‘Shared Tears’ by Karen Mooney
The tears of a nation are shared by us all, We stand with those countries whom terror befalls; The innocent...
A Prayer for England by Joseph Charles MacKenzie (with Audio)
Sonnet IV. Edward the Confessor Edward, the Cross no more on England’s shores Thy people blesses. The light of...
‘Hell Arrives in Manchester’ by James Sale
If I had words grating and crude enough That really could describe this horrid hole Supporting the converging weight of...
‘Degrees of Light’ and Other Poetry by Charles Bauer
Degrees of Light She squinted, watching circling gulls Fly overhead; small rhythmic waves Slapped steadily upon ship hulls. Brown crabs...
‘Tribal Lament’ by Lorna Davis
Rising unbidden, a fury unspent, I hear the high keening of tribal lament, Of ancient injustices never forgiven, Never...
‘A Lament in the Face of Terror (A Canzone)’ by Florence Major
Humanity is a word to be earned─ I sing my song as a bitter wind blows, a chant from...
‘Spring is Coming’ and Other Poetry by Uvin Ko
Spring is Coming From naked trees, droplets of dew, Drips like tears onto my upturned face. Everything is bleak,...
On Westminster Bridge, March 22, 2017
By Basil Drew Eceu At least four people have been killed and forty injured in a terrorist attack in London...
‘Flying Coast to Coast on the Anniversary of 9/11: Courage, In-Flight’ by Alan Salé
Cold and Uncertain shaken and stirred; Flying through clouds so quickly they’re blurred. Hold, comfort and buckle me in; Make...
‘Death in the Desert’ by Michael Glassman
Heat waves frolic along the desert’s endless edge I hear the shuffling of camel’s toes The soft landing of...
‘Winter’s Passing’ and Other Poetry by Dona Fox
Winter’s Passing Now I can see no sky above your space, For dark clouds hide the blue that may...
‘On the Protesters Filled With Hate’ and Other Poetry by Bruce Dale Wise
On the Protesters Filled With Hate By Bruce Dale Wise And while American airports were filled with screaming hate, Chief...
‘Old School’ and Other Poetry by Allan Heller
Old School I saw two women at a table in a small café Not making eye contact or talking,...
Thank you Bhikkhu — that’s quite kind. Mr. Anderson also makes a good point in his comment above.
You’re welcome, Paul. Thanks. I wonder if you’re speaking primarily of professors or students, or both equally?
Thank you Gerard. I wish I was that way too!
Good point — thanks. I presume that situation would harken back to the first poem above.
Thank you Joe. Your insights are always so valuable, and that’s a great story about Professor Ward. Thanks for writing!
