POEM STARTER

Corruption

Write a poem that addresses the theme of corruption. This is an uncommon theme to express poetically, so think about different types of corruption, and how they can best be explored through poetry.

Exodus

A People, faces pressed into the sand. They cry and cry,” God please just make this end.” A Pharaoh, sandals propped upon their backs. They’re starving as they build his monuments. A Promise, He will set them free. LORD will break this bondage of misery. A Prince, floating in a basket. Raised by those he’d soon surpass. A Conflict, the Prince saw too much pain. Eyes couldn’t stand to watch the fucking suffering. A Murder, the Prince can’t escape the blood. He runs to hide, forgetting his people, and starting a new life. A Sheppard, days had turned to years. He’s forgotten the faces of those whom he’d held dear. A Voice, a burning bush calls to him. LORD commanded him to free His children. A Pharaoh, proud of his temples. He denies the Sheppard his People. A Plague, a series, brings the land down to their knees. The blood of a lamb has spared this people. A Sea, standing in the path. The People, wanting to turn back. A Hand, raised above the water. A Sea, it reveals dry land. A Pharaoh, in a fucking rage. An Army, in a watery grave. A People, they give shouts of praise. A Sheppard, up a mount of flames. A People, they just couldn’t wait. A Brother, his many pleas won’t resonate. A People, melting down their jewels. An Idol, corrupting wicked fools. A Sheppard, descends from the mount. A People, have defiled themselves. An Idol, shattered dust and gold. A Tablet, broken law not followed. A Sheppard, cries before this People. A Prince, cries before this People. A Servant, cries before this People. LORD, cries over this People. Sin, preys upon this People. Sin, preys upon our people. Sin, preys upon a person. Sin, preys upon us all, friend. (This one’s for you, Löwe. I really hope you don’t take offense to it. I don’t have an Anti-Semitic bone in me. I actually have a very deep love for the People. I thought you show know that, and I thought this would be a sincere way to show it. I figured this would mean a bit more to you than anyone else I’ve met here. It’s meant to be a thing of connection. We’re all totally fucked. 🫠)
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