Murder In The Name Of 'God'
by
David Pekrul
copyright 07-15-2005
Age Rating: 10 to 127
This was written just after the London subway bombings in 2005
It was supposed to be a shopping trip,
a time for a mother and daughter
to spend time together,
talking about the latest fads,
and the newest fashions,
and why her mother should
let her get a tattoo.
Time to share a decadent dessert
at a popular pastry shop in the heart of the city,
then light-heartedly complain to each other
about how it would go straight to their hips.
But now dust and debris cover the sun,
as people scream and children cry,
and subway cars are overturned,
and portions of tunnel disappear.
She was about to tell her mother
about the new boy in school,
and how he had smiled at her in the hallway,
and that his locker is right next to hers.
But her mother is no longer listening,
for she lies on her back
looking blankly into space,
a thin line of blood trickling from her lips.
And somewhere in another land,
people celebrate and rejoice,
thinking that God has
heard their prayers.
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Wow... This is such a beautiful piece of poem that just touched my heart. I wasn't thinking much of the bombings but if you look at it from this perspective its pretty devestating. Anyways, great poem.
David, this one takes my breath away. The way you work in, the nonchalance of everyday living with the monstrous act and then link it to the enemies' justification and rejoicing in utter contrast is nothing short of genius my friend.
This piece is very eerie, and I very much enjoyed it because of it's stark realism. The little things about life you take for granted... and then one day, it's all gone... eep. I'm going to go read some fiction now, reality is too creepy. Very good write, do keep it coming! As always, take care.
Wow, this is all so sadly true. It makes me sick to think that anybody could find joy in the death of another, it's just not right. Keep up the good work, this was very sad and thought provoking.
Very meticulous and well-composed story of the dread of terrorism that plagues us all today. The imagery is sobering and gripping, the flow is slow and macabre, like a surgeon's scalpel, this poem is straight to the point and painfully sharp. One of your better poems yet, David! It just goes to show how desperate times have gotten.
I prefer to believe that the killings are in the name of man. The excuse is God! If the money and time spent on war were used for the good of all mankind, this would be Heaven on earth! I wish all the best, Anthony
Very sad but true. This is happening all over our world.
The people affected may be of different colours and creeds, but we share a common humanity.
Unfortunately there has been more killing in the name of a God than for any other reason.
Maybe it's time for a universal rethink.
Chillingly well written.
Memories here are very fresh.
Brian.
Welcome !
