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It's Not Hard ( revised, different title)
By maipenrai
06 September 2007
Adult Reading.

It's not hard,
a large barrel of water
that's all that's required,
best if it is fetid
some floating turds would do nicely,
tie his hands, push his head in
" that's it
  hold it, hold it, hold it"
Ok, some air, a couple of smacks
a few kicks, a few questions
then back in with him.

when the client
as had enough of his
midnight dips
he is to be questioned in
the most vigorous manner,
when satisfied with his answers
he must be thanked politely,
praised for his cooperation and
be allowed to pray,
he is then to be taken to
the killing wall.

see, it'snot hard,
a simple procedure,
a set procedure
not hard at all.

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Written by Phil (6959 comments posted) 6th September 2007
I don't see this as a poem, more of a performance piece. That's not a criticism. The jaunty attitude and pace are at odds with the subject matter and highlight the casual acceptance of violence and complete lack of respect for life.  
 
Liked very much. Effective. 
 
Phil
Thanks
Written by maipenrai (784 comments posted) 6th September 2007
Thanks Phil, a differcult subject, Phil, what do you mean by "performance piece" I have no expierence of that. 
Bernie

Written by Phil (6959 comments posted) 6th September 2007
I could just imagine this being a set piece on a simple stage with a suitable thespian type dressed as some third world dictator's general - or perhaps not even third world these days. I think the tone of casual instruction would suit this well. 
 
Perhaps it's just my imagination running wild - but that's what I saw and heard as I read.  
 
Phil
Hi
Written by maipenrai (784 comments posted) 9th September 2007
thanks Phil, I see what you mean. 
Bernie

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