Rioting London

I wrote this during the English riot in 2011 when I saw men dragging people from their own cars and trying to drive off with them. It was chaotic in London and the UK and this is what I had to say

Amber tides of roaring flame
frantic sounds of rushing feet,
will society ever be the same
after moving to destruction's beat.

Rhythms of selfishness
tempo upbeat
acts of lawlessness 
but I take a back seat.

Polluted skies of
clouds and smoke
conspiracies and lies 
adding to the fires they stoke.

London falling
deteriorating
no rioters stalling
but "statement making".

Reviews

[West Lake Angel]

This is an achingly beautiful poem. While I've never been there, my mom if from England so it has a special place in my heart. I'm sorry you guys had to go through that.

[Skib]

again thanks a lot it means more than you could know :) things were tough but things were done that day out of desperation and opportunity many stupid actions caused a such a big uproar.