FUBAB

A wind picks up one

grain of sand at a time

to throw over the top

of a dune where we buried

all the old gods.

In that mass grave their,

bodies burn red hot.

From my perspective, here

in Tennessee, the aroma of

coffee and cigarettes establish

a place where I know I have no

time to wait for their resurrection

in yet another Renaissance.

Reviews

[Lorry]

Right Vol, I have a question....
Is the title just a misspelling, because it almost looks like another Americanism that took off big style over here. In fact, I remember in the 80's being in a nightclub called Fubar, which stood for F****d Up Beyond All Repair, which we all thought was a challenge and not just the name of the place. 😊
I've been trying to think what the second B could stand for, but maybe if I stick my head in the sand to reenact the feeling of being buried alive, I'll find my answer.... Argh.... FUBABBBBBB! 😳⚰️☠️
Or I could have looked it up first, before all that sand ran into my mouth and wouldhave been far easier and logical to learn I was on the right track and the second B is for belief. I had an Ahh moment when I read that, but I was too busy trying to blow sand out my nose 😊

[Vol]

Lorry,
Beyond all belief... American military slang/jargon... Here is a site https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_slang_terms#:~:text=It%20means%20%27Fouled%20Up%20Beyond,By%20Assholes%20in%20the%20Rear%22.

[Lorry]

I like bohica and have even used snafu before without realising its meaning 😊

[Vol]

Lorry,
Every story about current politics in America should have BOHICA in thre title...
read moreLorry,
Every story about current politics in America should have BOHICA in thre title...
Most of us dislike Trump's personality, WHAT a JERK! On the other hand the evil that currently resides in the White House an Congress (both parties) is on thre fast track to destroying us both at home and internationally. Oops, I am sorry, I will never post another political comment on here again!

[Neville]

Bah FUBAB ........... or simlar takes me back to childhood Christmases .. aye sir .. let em lay undisturbed I believe they earnt it .. Neville

[Vol]

Ain't that the truth!

[Brad Dehler]

Indeed Vol "a place where I know I have no

time to wait for their resurrection

in yet another Renaissance" I like that a lot, and such a concise ending. Very good. I'm going to re-read this one.

[Vol]

Brad,
Thanks, man! I find a lot of "re-readables on this site. Like a favorite gemstone to be taken out and studied once in a while.
Vol

[Brad Dehler]

Cheers! i feel the same way. I like that thought of yours...