Poem: "The Yarns of My Youth"

This poem came out of the September 1, 2015 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by prompts from Shirley Barrette and rix_scaedu. It has been sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette.

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Give the Refugees an Island

So this rich guy offered to buy an island to host the refugees pouring into Europe.  This would give them a place to stay with others who share their language and culture, without bothering those areas in Europe that really don't want refugees. Furthermore, he cleverly suggested something I've been saying: put immigrants to work taking care of each other, get them building homes and service facilities, etc.  They're just ordinary people who've been run out of home by psychos; they must have useful skills.  And this  guy actually has enough money to make things happen.  I hope it works.

Also this is the point where Italy and Greece should take the offer or else STFU about not wanting refugees on their turf.  Especially Greece, with a very plausible exchange of selling an island, addressing the refugee problem, and getting a little boost and maybe some advice on fixing their mangled economy.

Poem: "The (Un)Whole Truth"

This poem was written outside the regular prompt calls. It was inspired by the "hobbies" square in my 8-1-15 card for the As You Like It Bingo fest. It has been sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette. This poem belongs to the Granny Whammy thread of the Polychrome Heroics series.

Warning: This poem contains some intense and controversial topics. It's a little odd because much of that is not onscreen, but offset in ways that may or may not blunt the impact for readers. Highlight the warnings for more details; some of these are spoilers. Whammy Lass and a disabled veteran named Eugene work together to create more realistic war toys. The poem includes references to war experiences, amputation, PTSD and depression, period-appropriate but insensitive language, secondary graphic violence in the form of toy soldiers with explicit damage, and other challenges. Eugene makes a slow recovery and becomes more content with his life, but it remains clear that he's never going to recover everything that he lost in the war. Consider your tastes and headspace before reading onward.

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