B******s.

A response to the rioting in the U.K.

The gangs of war now band together,

A heathen rockland of concrete and blood,

Those children smack the fear from I,

A place once clear now geared in flood.

 

Youtube virals the people scorned,

A jump of women burnt with fire,

Young trolls salute the times gone by,

A hole now fixed on streets in mire.

 

The uniforms push and push once more,

Some b******s reek of foul intentions,

These broken windows fall from favour,

Same prayers are uttered and failed retention.

 

Will thoughts of intelligence never heed,

A bright light makes little change of might,

Waited arms get buried in ones fleash,

A society steps up to stop this riot.

Author's Note

A prose which I felt needed to be tackled in this current situation.

Reviews

[Viki Rachel]

Recently, I've read a poem similar to this one about the rioting (his name is Fenner, and he is fabulous).
Anyway, onto the subject of YOUR poem. The title was so spot-on, and I loved the last line of the poem, "A society steps up to stop this riot."
Have you seen all of the people uniting to clean up the riot? Some of them (the cleaners) dance in the streets to keep their spirits up (which is obviously a difficult task given the environment).
Your poem could not reek of more truth. I wish I had more to say, since with a poem this good should be heavily flattered, but once again I feel melancholy because I'm thinking of my home being destroyed.
Long story short: A damn good poem sir.

[Susanna F]

You really captured the feeling of mayhem and chaos on the streets, the horror of social collapse and the individuals affected. Very moving.

[Poetic Beauty]

This is well thought out and clear in your thoughts. It gives an idea of what is going on around you and the chaos that is brewing.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Favorited.

[Andrea Vargas]

one word! Touching!

[Tkess]

It's sad when it takes something so horrible to move politicians or people in general. It happens on both sides of the pond. I'm in no way condoning what the rioters did, but it is something that has been festering for quite some time. Very nice write.

[Chris]

seems people weren't the people expected... and that is even more 'telling' if you pause to think on it.

Chris

[sarah]

Wow a really really strong poem I love the emotions that come with this.

[Rene Velez]

fascinating lines that carry the right amount of weight throughout the whole poem, heavy writing indeed...

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

Gosh, I havent really been paying much attention to the riots, but after reading this sounds like something i might want to keep not paying attention to. Great write.

[.n.]

Some really nice lines in this piece. I think this offers an important perspective during these times. You've captured the spirit of the moment. Very nicely done. I think these would definitely qualify as poetry rather than prose...you've included some great poetic language!