Amidst stillness descended, Ralph,
Understanding and hurt upon Piggy's shoulders.
Apology and insult hovered, a choice unmade.
"Better Piggy than Fatty," spoke Ralph,
Genuine leadership, a sorry echo,
"Now go back, Piggy, take names, that's your job. So long."
Racing after, leaving Piggy crushed,
Indignation fading, he returned to the platform.
Three boys briskly walking on the sand,
Low tide revealing a weed-strewn road,
A glamour spread, a scene made happy.
Laughter and talk, not listening,
Bright air surrounding, Ralph translating,
Standing on his head, falling over, laughter again.
Simon's shy arm stroke, a shared laughter,
"Come on," Jack's voice, "we're explorers."
To the end of the island, Ralph's plan,
Looking 'round the corner, uncertainty in Jack's words.
The afternoon settling, mirages fading,
Distinct shapes, not magicked, sea birds nesting.
Jumble of squareness, a great block in the lagoon,
Exploration unfolding, footsteps on the beach,
The island, a canvas for their journey,
Nature's whispers, a tale to teach.
The poem is a blackout poetry creation inspired by the provided text from "Lord of the Flies." In blackout poetry, existing words from a given text are selected to form a new composition, often by blacking out or highlighting specific words. The chosen words create a unique arrangement that conveys a new meaning or theme.
In this blackout poem, the focus is on the middle paragraph that describes the three boys walking on the beach. The poet selects words and phrases from the original text to craft a condensed and evocative piece. The poem captures the essence of the scene, emphasizing elements like stillness, understanding, hurt, apology, and leadership. It also incorporates the theme of exploration as the boys venture to the end of the island.
The language used in the poem aims to convey the atmosphere of the original text while presenting a distilled and imaginative interpretation of the three boys' journey on the beach. The poem also touches on the uncertainty and magic of the island, incorporating elements of nature and the sea birds nesting in the lagoon. Overall, it seeks to encapsulate the emotions and themes present in the described scene from "Lord of the Flies."