Sonnet for the Politically Correct
poem by:
Geoffrey Brewer
Written
on Oct 29, 2016
[There is a history of the world, parallel with that which we know - or is it?] Then Horatius slew no foes to defend the bridge But invited Lars Porsena across for tea and crumpets With our English dead did we not close up the breach Nor storm the wall to sound of drums and trumpets No promise of toil, tears, and sweat was made, but in lieu One of handouts entitlements, counselling and free contraceptives Our spokesmen were exhorted to tolerate every view No 'evil empire' was confronted, with robust invective We submitted to dependence, delusion and wishful thinking In that parallel world of sweetness, light and no villainy On a gradual slippery slope not aware we were sinking In a slow subtle deluge of utopian soft tyranny A servile decaying world we inherit if we neglect The fight for freedom, but embrace the politically correct References: Horatius at the Bridge - Lord Macaulay Henry V - Shakespeare Churchill - Speech 1940 Ronald Reagan - on Soviet Union
Tags: sad, anger, metaphor, dark, fear,
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John Rodie commented:
Even though i may not agree with the sentiment I like the references and use of others words within your own. But it isn't a sonnet! Though still a well written poem thanks
Geoffrey Brewer
commented:
Thanks for your comments. I suspected that not all would agree with me on this rather contentious subject. That's alright. I thought I had written a Shakespearian sonnet I.e. 14 lines of iambic pentameter with the rhyming pattern: a b a b c d c d e f e f g g. Am I wrong?
Raychill Ellisonwonderland
commented:
Some of the words you use make me have to get out my dictionary. This is great! You are not only sharing such powerful imagery, you are helping to expand my language skills. thank you
Geoffrey Brewer
commented:
Thanks Raychill.
When young it came to my attention that my vocabulary was limited, and I took to carrying a small dictionary with me. So keep that dictionary handy.
Christopher Russon
commented:
Lovely way of writing would you like to edit my poems Geoffrey.Just kidding but you do write
Well.
