BEAT THE DRUM SLOWLY

Beat the drum slowly

Play the fife slowly

For an expiring world

And you have done wrong

 

Boss hog or oil demon

Have contributed some

The looters and bureaucrats

Have sinned all along

 

Confess ole buddy

The world is a mess

Now go blame the culprits

For I have done wrong

 

Verses are written and stories

Too for men will cast blame

Beat the drum slowly and

Play the fife lowly for it is

You mostly me that gives truth

To this song

 

------ Eagle Cruagh

Reviews

[emmajoy]

The worl'd reached a pretty awful state, all thanks to those looters and bureaucrats. The fife and drum would indeed be their perfect musical accompaniment, that slow extinguishing drum beat might see them off and into a space they don't deserve. The thoughts behind this post seem far deeper than read, not sure but i think you're mourning honour and respect.

[M.E.Lyle]

I can almost picture a funeral procession and a name on a headstone that reads THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. What have we done to this fine land of ours. Are we not a proud people anymore? Have we no dignity? This work makes the blood boil, which I assume is your purpose. Great, just great.
M.E.

[Muse]

Many walk to the beat of their own drum. Not caring who's toes they step on. What a clever yet unfortunate tale you tell.

[Lydia Blackwell]

i like how you don't flower your language. you put it out there. in your ordinary words there are extraordinary concepts. it doesn't need to be made pretty or tamed and served onto to an acceptable platter. it just is. it is your take on the world. well done.

[Lily Mae]

When ever I go to a bonfire and we have issues we say it's time to beat the drum.. and we drum and vent and manifest the hope of change.. I really enjoyed this write. And I for one beat the drum..xo

[Kenneth The Poet]

Again, not a word minced. I hear Johnny Cash in this one.

[Pebbles]

It is time for people to rise up and make a change .... but first there must be a shift from within to give them the power they need to fight ... good write :)

[N_a_t_i_a]

The world is heading towards a downfall, it sseems like all people can think about nowadays is money and wealth... the ones who are in power are controlling the mass like puppets...and the sad part is that everybody thinks they're acting all independent and free... i liked the poem, it says more than you'd think. well done..

[arbitrary jane]

a fife and drum dirge for truth and right.
... wholly and unflaggingly appropriate.
this is both wounded and beautiful.

[Kat Collins]

Even reading it followed the cadence of a beating drum...taps playing mournfully for all that has been squandered away. Thomas Jefferson stated in the Declaration of Independence three unalienable rights to man..."Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." But at what cost?