
Unity Mitford
was it his cruel blue eyes
his charisma
his power
that made you besotted
did you feel a connection
being born in swastika
your middle name valkyrie
the master manipulator
knew how to choose his victims
so you did not stand much of a chance

he was the sort
who could convince a following
the sun was shining when they are standing
drenched in the rain
when he gave you a gun as a present
the bells should have rung
where was your guardian angel
taking a holiday in the baltic ?
the pearl inlay handle
did not make you special
the only special one for him
was him
you were swept away
with the tide into the deep
returned with a bullet
Oh Oh! This is great!
ReplyDeleteStrong poem...and a fitting haiku at the end!
ReplyDeleteyes.powerful, gritty lines.
ReplyDeleteIronically " swastika" is a holy symbol for us in Hinduisim and it is always painted before we start any new work!
ReplyDeleteSwastika is also the name of a town in Canada where Unity Mitford was born.
DeleteWow! Powerful, all of it!
ReplyDeleteEffective story-telling in verse with a lovely haiku at the end.
ReplyDeleteWow, this was a fantastic ride. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes , very powerful indeed ! and a little scary .. don't know where my guardian angel is holidaying these days !
ReplyDeleteYowza!
ReplyDeleteim speechless! this poem is stunning. Your musical backup is excellent
ReplyDeletemuch love...
that haiku pierces...
ReplyDeletequite interesting! enjoying read.
ReplyDeleteI was just enjoying reading your piece on returning to the country and meeting Joe Blake again and you pulled it. In retrospect we should remember that any ideas to get Germany out of its post WW1 state were welcomed there because it gave them hope. Not only Unity was duped but Chamberlain as well!
ReplyDeleteFantastic - the only unity was the unification of madmen under Hitler.
ReplyDeleteAs I read your poem and listened to the music, I got chills. Great write!
ReplyDeleteA very powerful write and combination indeed. Now may we all unify in healing.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a thought-provoking response to the prompt - such a dark time and yet for a while he had everyone convinced he was not as mad as a hatter. Powerful writing, Rall.........
ReplyDeleteSuperb, fantastic, amazing! You said the story with the sheer perfection of a poet!
ReplyDeletepowerfully written and it makes you think!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. I think I'll bookmark this page - its crammed with nuggets of wisdom. Lovely...
ReplyDeletewow! powerful and how!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Archana
You have to wonder why Hitler was attractive to anyone..I suppose the ugly face of power (in his case literal) can be captivating...the details of the gun were touching in a way..it is peculiar trait to aim to be special for people who are so far up their own arses they can't see out!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a clever take on the prompt. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLOL....the trouble is they still have use of their hands to use a keyboard!
ReplyDeleteWow this is one of your best.
ReplyDeleteVery powerful and detailed...What a vile unity...
ReplyDeleteEileen
Amazing work!
ReplyDeletetouching ! So touching !!!
ReplyDeletePowerfully written --- and the haiku -- wow.
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