Extinguish the Flames of Hate

by Lu   Apr 18, 2008


RTVW club challenge
Use these 5 words in a poem. 1 per stanza
- xenophobia
- jollification
- deus ex machina
- bellwether
- ostentation
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Extinguish the Flames of Hate

Xenophobic tendency
passed on through the years
widespread obtuse arsenic,
continues to throw spears

Now is the time, please,
deus ex machina , show your face
shine knowledge on the people
blood runs crimson in every race

Bellwether lead your flock of sheep
spread peace for the good of mankind
lead them away from prejudice
cleanse the soul's of the blind

Deliver virtuous word, without ostentation
praise shall be bestowed at Heaven's gate
all children held in the hands of the Creator
love freely, extinguish the flames of hate

Hand in hand, let us rejoice in jollification
don't let our attempts fall in vain
we are the creation, of God Almighty
if united we stand, love shall reign

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  • 16 years ago

    by Melpomene

    This was very creative.

    I like the ideas your club seems to have. Quite artistic. Though of course it is, It has you and many other talented poets within it.

    How you pulled this off I'll never know. Adding such strong and difficult words within each stanza is very interesting. I like the idea and i'm amazed at how you made it look so simple.

    Again, I enjoyed reading this piece from you. Very thought out and a nice meaning was portrayed within it.

    ~Mel

  • 16 years ago

    by Cindy

    Luanne you did a great job on this challenge. It was very difficult for most of us...LOL
    Love Cindy

  • 16 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Luanne,

    It was a very difficult challenge indeed and it was so much fun doing this with you and Kay!

    I think you did a wonderful job on the poem!

    Much love,

    Ingrid

  • 16 years ago

    by EssenceOfLace

    I'm not in this club, but I think you did a very good job using the words you were supposed to.
    I am not a religious person either, but that doesn't change my opinion on this poem. I think you got a wonderful point across.
    5/5
    =)

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