hidden people

a villanelle. First published 2006.

screaming bombs fall from the sky

darkness washes out the eye

hidden people start to die

children's voice becomes a cry

fires burn and memories die

screaming bombs fall from the sky

buildings fall and dust blows high

mangled wrecks greet the eye

hidden people start to die

planes they fail and fall from high

crashing down to writhe and lie

screaming bombs fall from the sky

acrid smoke burns the eye

whispered voices wail and cry

hidden people start to die

dirt filled mouth halts the cry

children's screams end with sigh

screaming bombs fall from the sky

hidden people start to die

Reviews

[Matching Socks]

So nicely done. What is a villanelle?
Each line rhymes?

[Christopher Withers]

Years ago I went through a "serious" poetry phase, where I was trying various forms. Some of them are a lot of fun, such as a villanelle.

Wiki can explain it better than I can:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villanelle#Form

You should give one a go ;)

[Matching Socks]

Ok, maybe... I'll read about it first. Then give it a whirl.