Free Verse Poetry

The Captain Cook Bar and Grill

By Melinda J. Irvine

his face remains
the historic statue
static our dead

at our mercy (us)
the lifeless living
alive under him

remembrance at will
and they we are dead still

© 2017 Melinda J. Irvine

  • This is my response to the Blogging University course Writing: Intro to Poetry (Day 2 Face )
  • Daily Prompt: Irrelevant
  • I’m part of Post A Day 2017
  • Location: Randwick (Australia)

historic statue of captain cook

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Published by Melinda J. Irvine

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian copywriter, poet and blogger living between the Philippines and Australia. Adopted mum to a little Filipino boy she met volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda, Mel blogs haiku poetry, nature photography and her journey as an adopted mum. Professionally as a copywriter, she loves writing the text and content that helps small business and corporate clients reach a wider audience.

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