Calling the bluff of botch's threats
I dare, I dare to, ha ha ha ha, I do dare
To dare a stand on one's own two feet
To jump off ships and ride the waves
Swimming to shore, with each stride hold
Can one sweat while swimming I wonder
I saw a man doing just that, deep sea
And I wondered if the sea would accept
His salty sweat, if that would increase
The sea level, and flood a small island
Already endangered by global warming
Sinking like the lost city of Atlantis
Ok ok ok, back to being serious
I have thrown down my gauntlet
Called out miscarriage and his men
Sent words home, I would be back before dawn
So now lets fight, roll up your sleeves
Welcome in sweat and blood
I have called your bluff, you call mine
A date set with destiny lets tango
Lets tango to the beats and the rhythm
I will sweat and add to the sea's level too
The tango of living is a salty thing - often giving more than the dance wave intended. A lively, beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this :)
ReplyDeletethe poems flows nicely, can feel the rhythm...and I love the images.
ReplyDeleteI would like to hear you read this poem, Kodjo!! Perhaps to a tango beat? (Smile) I liked the interesting progression of this poem. It just flows from one image to another. It also made me smile, thinking of salty sweat increasing the sea level and flooding a small island!! I always enjoy your unique style, Kodjo.
ReplyDeleteYour poetry reveals your social conscience.
ReplyDeleteYour words, full of passion, give a life to your ideas that can be felt. Very nice
ReplyDeleteAnalyzing philosophy in the form of poetry? Now that's just... what I do in my blog, delightful. One cannot get more obscure than that, often making poems fortresses of their own signification. All that really excites me and I am glad to have found this blog! Now, let try and understand this poem.
ReplyDeleteI loved the part about the sweat adding to the sea level and flooding a small island. Humorous!
ReplyDelete:-) beautiful ... deep.
ReplyDeleteFantastic piece. The tango of existence and the ever-present danger that each day may hold. I love the imagery and the various references to present day here. Well done.
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