KNOWN UNTO GOD

No one spoke of immortality
And few gave it even a thought.
The world was awash with blood
But the brave stood up first and fought.

None can dispute brutal records
Of wasted men and innocence lost
In failures fanned by major mistakes,
While battles raged and orders crossed.

Myths and stories can never lie,
But truth remains too hard
For postmodern thugs to grasp,
While censorial goons stand guard.

So today no one can agree the meaning -
And hypocrites haggle and arch -
When those who respect our past
Wear justified pride to the march.

FUTURE MEMORIES

Tonal whispers

From lips like syrup,

Creamed with laughter,

Trickling like honey.

Skin smoky and smooth -

A maiden’s musky shield -

Strained before

The stretch of time;

And folded into clefts

And curves

That invite caresses

And insist upon kisses.

Eyes like shards

Of the blackest diamonds

Shining beyond shining -

Shimmers and facets

Of your essence inside -

A bewildering puzzle.

But above all:

Your smile,

Which broke me down

And brokered our love;

And made such mischief

With my haughty heart

That I was never

The same again.