THE BODY’S BATTLE (Runner up)

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THE BODY’S BATTLE

FATEMA ST.MARY 24630 

 

POEM ; EXTENDED METAPHOR

  

 
 

On the lands of Boxody a war waged

Leaving the fertile grounds ravaged  

A conflict instigated it all,

When compelled to make a decision; consequential.

Each tried to claim its domain.

The Mindies wanted to dictate, the beginning of bane.

But the Heartys rebelled, furious and fuming;

Hence the battle got blazing.

  

Where once calm would lead , havoc ruled.

Where stability and strength did prevail, uncertainty governed.

Where happiness and joy once charged the air,

A vacuum was created by deadly despair. 

 

When slaughter and struggle bore no fruits

When everything dear, they were soon to lose.

The battalions raised a familiar fair flag.

Got together, and signed a truce

 They pledged to kill their egos and not to brag.

 

Alas, what is attained?

When the two superpowers strike a bargain

Finally, harmony is sustained

And “Peace of Mind” reigns.

 

 

Boxody : body

Mindies : mind

Heartys : heart

Superpowers : mind and heart

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