Another loud protest
(cannot say “violent riot”)
somewhere about something,
draped with Palestinian flag
(seems to draw anti-semitic
sympathy). Recall October
seven or the holocaust? (If
history hasn’t already been
erased and rewritten.) Label
this poem “Islamaphobic”,
but immigration might be
smokescreen for takeover.
At dVerse poets this week, Lisa invites us to write a 44-word quadrille using a form of the word “screen”. A smoke screen is a cloud of smoke used to hide military movements, or metaphorically, any action, statement, or distraction designed to obscure the truth or divert attention from a real issue. (Wikipedia)
Oct 21, 2026 @ 05:07:53
Boldy, bravely spoken through the smoke screen, Lynn – we choke on silence!
Oct 21, 2026 @ 07:15:17
Thank you, Laura! Hopefully, courage steps in when we need it.
Oct 20, 2026 @ 15:50:12
Smokescreens and violence, especially politically, do go hand-in-hand, sadly, tragically~
Oct 21, 2026 @ 07:22:57
Thanks, Jennifer…yes, too often.
Oct 20, 2026 @ 13:01:14
I wonder if there are other smoke-screens as well.
Oct 20, 2026 @ 13:16:22
Yes, seems socialists and anarchists are often involved in stirring up riots too.
Oct 20, 2026 @ 09:17:17
Touche’ and bravo, Lynn!
Oct 20, 2026 @ 09:34:25
Thank you for the affirmation, Susan…i feel strongly about this!
Oct 20, 2026 @ 09:13:23
A frightening thought for sure.
Oct 20, 2026 @ 09:36:04
Violent ideologies (eg.- kill the infidels) are dangerous!
Oct 20, 2026 @ 19:16:48
Yes, it is unthinkable to teach children that kind of hate.
Oct 21, 2026 @ 07:21:32
I agree, Dwight.
Oct 20, 2026 @ 06:30:02
Very vexed questions, all of them.
Oct 20, 2026 @ 09:04:38
Yes, Rosemary, it can be difficult to sort out the truth.
Oct 20, 2026 @ 05:30:55
Profound contemplation, Lynn
Much love
Oct 20, 2026 @ 08:59:14
Thanks for reading, Gillena! I’m sorry that, for some reason (technical?), I can no longer comment on your blog…just want you to know i still read and enjoy 🙂
Oct 20, 2026 @ 01:52:21
An impactful and powerful poem – Jae
Oct 20, 2026 @ 09:00:27
Thanks, Jae. We need to understand that Islam has a religiously political agenda.
Oct 19, 2026 @ 19:54:53
Smoke screen is a good use of the prompt word, Lynn.
Oct 19, 2026 @ 21:33:17
It wasn’t anything you said but this is the poem that came…thanks for the prompt, Lisa.
Oct 20, 2026 @ 10:40:58
You’re welcome, and glad the muse was pleased.
Oct 19, 2026 @ 17:38:34
It’s definitely getting harder to say ANYTHING about that flag and those terrorists. Kudos for your brave poem!
Oct 19, 2026 @ 21:34:30
Thank you, Paula…I may have hit a nerve.