Palm of My Hand

Palm of My Hand

A Poem by Ty
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Palm of My Hand

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What do the Aztec walls of '68 Mexico think?
Stirred awake,
I've placed my face in palms,
A hymn would ring over church bells at dawn.
Those Aztec walls think the same
The blood inked balcony of Memphis would sing,
And oh he's, Been to the Mountaintop.
Revolution,
Revolution,
Revolution.




© 2018 Ty


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This poem demonstrates a strong message in just a few lines

Posted 3 Years Ago


The student rebellion at the ‘68 Olympics in Mexico...Martin Luther King’s Memphis speech and assassination...watershed moments. You remind us so eloquently Ty. Your words are powerful, stark, inciting. You remind us we are on the precipice again. Your repetition of “Revolution” tolls like the bell of history. Great write my friend.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Such a good and powerful read. emotional and I like that

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Wow! A real good use of the words and the poem is so cool. Now, I wanna get into the revolution too. It's Time! It's Time! It's Time! Loved how dark the poem is! Can't wait for your upcoming poems!

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ty

5 Years Ago

Kind words as always! Thanks so much, continue to drop in
I feel there's more to this poem than I can get. But I like it! It's probably my obliviousness why I don't get the meaning. Nevertheless, it's a nice read! Thank you for entering my contest!

Posted 5 Years Ago


Normally, I don't care for poems that allude to other works/things/events, but looking past that, I like the imagery this piece conveys. I like that it seems dark throughout - without ever explicitly mentioning it. As another reviewer has mentioned, the repetition of the word "revolution" makes it all the more unsettling. It really prompts an internal revolt. I want to dislike this, but I also like this. Powerful write!

Posted 5 Years Ago


Brilliant! And yes, a revolution is needed over here in UK too!

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ty

5 Years Ago

It's time and thanks!
Absolutely necessary, AND your repetition of revolution is unsettling in a way that 110% fits this poem.

Thanks for submitting!
Arriam

Posted 5 Years Ago


Ty

5 Years Ago

Thanks for dropping in! Stop by for more!
We need a revolution.
Okay, just checked.
Have to give thirty days notice.
Probably not bother now.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Arriam

5 Years Ago

It's so inconvenient, really, what's the point of waiting? Anticipating a revolution is kind of coun.. read more

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