PLAYGROUNDS
PLAYGROUNDS
Overturning their boats upon the shore
they crept onto the island
with bayonets and cardboard swords
calling “Attack! Attack! Attack!”
The onslaught lasted several hours
outmanned, underfed, and unrelenting
they painted the beach
with the blood of the locals
that early Sunday morning.
and once the final soul had fallen
laid back
to bask in the sunshine of their victory
three three children
in their imaginary
sandbox battle.