Bombs Over Iran

Today’s poem was inspired by the current US White House’s unsanctioned decision to bomb Iran. Read the draft and leave a comment to discuss. Then keep scrolling to see today’s writing prompt.

Bombs Over Iran

Hold 

Hold

Hold

Standby

Hold 

Hold

Steady

Hold

Ready

Aim

Fire

Bombs 
that discharge power
and liberty

Bombs 
that destroy targets
and diplomacy

Bombs 
that decimate compounds
and authority

Bombs 
that disperse militias
and hostility 

Bombs
that devastate markets
and economies

Bombs 
that drain oil wells
and energy 

Bombs …