For More Than Just One Day
Reflective, inspirational poem inspired by David Bowie
David—dôwd—beloved, when can I be a hero—hērōs?
Is Tuesday—Tīw's Day, next week fine? Tuesday—Tīw's Day week—shorthand
David—beloved, when can I be a hērōs—hero?
Which weekday is just mine? born on Monday—mōnandæg—fair of face was I
Do I need a cape or cowl? cucullam promunturium
Secret identity necessary? pseudoname absconditum
Do I need powers or weapons? genius level intel-lect
Who will be my adversary? enemy, arcus or minor hostis?
David—dôwd—beloved, when can we be hero—hērōs
Can we be hero—hērōs—protector, for more
than just one day—dies
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Author's Notes: Completely forgot to include this when I originally published the poem. It is meant, at best, tongue in cheek, as I realise the original meaning behind David Bowie's song was very profound. But, it also got me to thinking about everyday heroes. It was also just a good excuse to mess around with language a little.
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Comments (9)
I think it'll be no surprise to you that the last line is my favourite hehehe. Loved your poem!
What a good person to picture this way musically in words.
I do love when you get into some musical experimentation! Nicely done, Paul!!
Well done buddy, it's now stuck in my head.
One of thee best, ever. Saw the picture and you had me hooked. Your words were outstanding
I enjoyed reading your tribute to David Bowie!
great tribute to a legend
Bowie. Legend. Nice tribute. Hope you had a good Chum-nas!
He was a mercurial, polymorphous poetic genius, my liege--do we not all yearn to swim like dolphins can swim?