By Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes
HIJACKED
A madman
has taken over the plane
forcing sheep
in business suits destined for Germany
to fly from Vienna to London
where they are herded
into Heathrow’s overcrowded stalls
for half a day
If they have 25 pounds
it will be sheered from their coats
for a bottle of water
and greasy bread crumbs
said to be fish
After the usual delays
they are hauled south
crisscrossing the channel
for release
to government officials in Frankfurt
who process and stamp
the dumbfounded cargo
with a smile and unsolicited advice,
“Next time take a parachute.”
Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes was born and raised in San Diego, California. He attended Herbert Hoover High School and went on to study Religion and Theology at the University of San Diego. His book Intimate Geography, published by Ragged Sky Press, won the 2012 San Diego Book Award for Poetry. Ish, as he is known, has also written lyrics for German musicians Andrea Hörkens and Thomas Roderburg (Tender Art).
Latest posts by Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes (see all)
- Word’s Out | Geo-Poetic Spaces - December 14, 2018
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