The Cries of URUK

The Brides plea.

 

 

The Cries of Uruk

Dust, dust that almost covered the entire kingdom of Uruk

People, people plea for the Gods to end the painful stroke

The King, the king savors virgin blood with his lord’s rights

New brides, new brides that suffer the pain of King’s lusty nights

Young man, young man agonizing over the King’s mighty games

Death, death and wounds that brought the kingdom more flames

Oh hear us, oh hear us, Oh Gods hear our cries.

Let the King realize our tears, our souls, and our wounds

Let the King stop this retribution and hide us from the endless hounds

Our dreams were shattered,

Our bodies relentlessly battered,

Oh hear us, Oh hear us, Oh Gods hear our cries.

4/28/2013 Marc Marlon Villaflor

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

URUK is an ancient Kingdom (Now a modern day Iraq) ruled by King Gilgamesh a dime-god.

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A rallying poem that charges off the page in its mystique and telling of the tale of this ancient city.

A couple of small suggestions:

New brides, new brides that suffer the pain of the King’s lusty nights
Young man, young man agonizing over the King’s mighty games
Let the King realize our tears, our souls and our wounds
Our dream was shattered,
or our dreams were shattered.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Wow, lol I oversight those "s" thanks Mr. John you are always here to support me. Thank you. :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are welcome Marc, another enjoyable poem you have given us.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks again Mr. John :)

[gabrielle]

I find this piece sort of political as it speaks of despicable ruler, which is a reality even in the present time. The repetition of some words made me feel their desperation and urgency of their pleas. I like the concept of this piece

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Gab :) this is the ancient city of Uruk and the brides and the groom was abused by Gilgamesh, the demi-god king of Uruk, I just give a voice for those people suffering in this tale. Your insight is rich and resonates the very nature of this piece. Thanks again Gab. :)