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October 2024
 
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Two Moons of Mars

by Kenneth Vincent Walker


Phobos and Deimos,
Fear and Horror, the
Two moons of Mars
As seen by explorers.
Oblong, non-spherical,
Orbiting the Red Planet,

Mars, God of War, above
Remnants so abhorrent.
Once there was water;
Hence, there was life on
The desolate surface of
Monuments now hidden

In rubble, rock and dust.
A rusty red haze sets the
Atmosphere ablaze as
Barren malformed moons
Look down in anger upon
This disaster in disgust in

Memory of what once was.


© 2024 Kenneth Vincent Walker

Kenneth Vincent Walker is a "New Formalist" poet, spoken word artist, performer and author of Borderline Absurd (An Exercise in Rhyme and Reason), published by Poem Sugar Press/ Community Arts Ink, 2015, and available on Amazon. Also he is published in numerous online magazines, journals and blogs.

Kenneth has been labeled a "wordsmith" and has read, recited and performed his eloquent and eclectic brand of poetry reminiscent of the Golden Age and the Romantic Era with a Beatnik to modern sensibility and twist at coffeehouses, bookstores and outdoor festivals throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

Lastly, Kenneth's voice may be heard on Spotify in his short yet chilling podcasts of 'Noir Poetry' set to music exhibiting a darker side highly influenced by The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock and the writings of the immortal Edgar Allan Poe.

Find more by Kenneth Vincent Walker in the Author Index.