After a lifetime spent in intergalactic warfare, one would think he'd at least have a pension. When Vader hocks his sabre, the economy must terrible. Force suspended, indeed.
Stunning, one of my favorite poems in this batch of Vader poems. Utterly perfect (overkill expression, yes, but true) - wish I'd written this (said in a non-jealous way).
Agree with Steve Isaak—One of my favorites in this batch. More and more I am liking short, punchy stuff, but when, as here, the final touch is supplied by the reader's pondering, then most excellent.
Short, succinct, sweet. Nice one, Jerry
ReplyDeletehaiku-ul...this prompt is unlike many others...not just a flower, or a wall of bricks, or...an iconic image with much room for "playing around"
ReplyDeletemornin' J
Peace, hp
I have one
After a lifetime spent in intergalactic warfare, one would think he'd at least have a pension. When Vader hocks his sabre, the economy must terrible. Force suspended, indeed.
ReplyDeletenow you see where the heros of the galaxies end up...lol
ReplyDeletecool take on the prompt jerry
That was perfect for the photo prompt, Jerry!
ReplyDeleteStunning, one of my favorite poems in this batch of Vader poems. Utterly perfect (overkill expression, yes, but true) - wish I'd written this (said in a non-jealous way).
ReplyDeleteAgree with Steve Isaak—One of my favorites in this batch. More and more I am liking short, punchy stuff, but when, as here, the final touch is supplied by the reader's pondering, then most excellent.
ReplyDeleteThe tone is quippy, but there's a dark edge.
So sad, so true,so good.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the force will return whe he hits those tremolos. So much said here Jerry!
ReplyDeletecool.
ReplyDeleteGreat wrap-up of his life!
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