History

We all love history when it’s written in blood

with a pen dipped in the neck of a man

written in cursive- ink red or dark,

We’re all headless- walking around,

Not sure whether to hold the book or the gun,

We pick up the pen,

Our natural proclivity until we discern,

Perceiving the end, yet, our books are not being read,

Because the attention is to the men in a land that isn’t theirs

fighting a war that isn’t right,

is that right?

We live a story where tribes are liberated from their lands,

Political systems crumbling oppression,

from the bigger nations, burning books  and dropping bombs,

They won’t stop.

They can’t stop.

I don’t need to be liberated from my house,

I’m not trapped, I’m not bonded,

I’m not held up in my basement

I could leave if I wanted,

The phrase that they shouted.

 

 

Author's Note

You're welcome

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

one war after another...and why? because certain factions decide a country needs to be freed?
I do think Lady Liberty often oversteps...and most often the countries don't even want us there.
this rings a bell to me..actually many bells.
strong write.
j.

[Isimbabi]

Oh yes, overstep, she does.
Thank you jacob for reading and I appreciate your review.

[alanwgraham]

Very thought provoking poem Isimbabi and you are definitely a creative writer. I think your first few line are very strong and chilling. Its true we are drawn in to bloody history especially when the blood isn't ours. The choice between the pen and the gun is one that many face. You touch on how nations interfere in others affairs which is usually for power and exploitation.
Its not a happy outlook and we now have the scourge of climate change.
All the best.
Alan

[Isimbabi]

Yes, thankfully thought provoking. It's a topic that I ponder on.
Thanks for reading.

[sette]

the poem has a substance wherein it speaks out the truth about wars and the pages of history it is one interesting poem to read because it is different and there is truth

[Isimbabi]

I'm glad you found it interesting. Thanks for reading!