Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Pantoum Poem by Joseph Chang

 Pantoum Poem by Joseph Chang


A congregation of the dead

Revolution linked them in life

In unmarked graves within the square

Here lies thousands of unknown soldiers


Revolution linked them in life

The shrine joins them in remembrance

Here lies thousands of unknown soldiers

Linked together in memory


The shrine joins them in remembrance

Those who fought for freedom

Linked together in memory

A light for which many have died in darkness


Those who fought for freedom

In unmarked graves within the square

A light for which many have died in darkness

A congregation of the dead

3 comments:

  1. Using "A congregation of the dead" for your first/last lines works really well with this pantoum!

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  2. I loved your theme and tone in this pantoum! I wonder how you got the 'real life' quotes... they fit so well!
    I think
    "Revolution linked them in life
    The shrine joins them in remembrance"
    Is my favourite phrase!!

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  3. I very much enjoyed reading your Pantoum Poem, and I continue to be moved by the Line which reads:"Freedom is a light for which many men have died in Darkness."

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