1971 Poetry by Michael F. Nyiri


"Linear Projection"

They huddled in the corner,
Telling secrets to their ears.
Glancing at the dangers,
Whispering lies to ease their fears.
Looking up,
Then back again.
The end will soon be near.
You and me
And they and we
May have to end life here.

Amongst the falling embers
Came the hope they craved receiving.
Love and common laughter
Bred the faith they turned believing.
Turning to
Then back again.
The end will soon be near.
You and me
And they and we
May have to end life here.

There came from the horizon
A flash they called salvation.
Truth told them the better,
'Twas the finish of their nation.
Praying now
Then back again.
The end will soon be near.
You and me
And they and we
Will have to end life
Here.

1971


copyright 2001 by Michael F. Nyiri
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