WEAPONRY
Phallic symbols cast for death,
made for penetration
of brick, metal, bone, flesh,
mind, spirit, hope, dreams
while men decide
on whose hot belly
they take their ride.
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<Deleted User> (18474)
Thu 11th Jan 2018 18:02
I think the masculine references do an injustice to the increasing role of women in front line politics and foreign policy. I don't think Condoleezza Rice has been too shy at distributing her phallic symbols.
Hi there Ray,
Perpetual war - well, it never ends - it's good business..
Suki
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raypool
Fri 12th Jan 2018 21:14
Suki, you're right - it can never be otherwise. Thanks.
David, you have detailed so many aspects of this and thanks for doing so. I suppose the first weapon would have been our bodies, limbs being extensions of harm. Interestingly an argument is often used for gun ownership in the US based on self defence, providing justification. The argument on nuclear defence still hangs over countries. If nonchalance is the viewing disposition , that seems a pointless exercise to me; I did find the programme confusing though and giving so many strands to draw together, really to no avail. I take your point however; in comparison with active soldiering, the mere watching of programmes must seem fairly impotent.
Thanks Beno, your point is a serious one and deserves its voice. May I say in defence that my poem was meant to align the masculine thrusting (of bullets) or penetration with the idea of domination, which is traditionally a male preserve. However, women can be aggressive in positions of power. which you rightly point out. I was using a poetic metaphor rather than making a political point. Thank you for troubling; I appreciate it.
I appreciate your likes, Laura and Rich, cheers!
Ray