History has never
been without
Land grabs
By every group
speaking every language
worshipping in every religion
for every reason
On the little Island of Faial
the volcano
produced more land
What was the first thing
men did
via a small boat
in a dangerous sea?
They planted a flag
to claim territory
There is no moat high enough
or fence strong enough
to protect from the
onslaughts
When men
try to be the
first and last to
Grab more
About the Author
Susan L. Pollet is a published author of books in multiple genres including a book of poetry, Susiku And More. Her poems have been published in multiple literary publications. Susan is also a visual artist, an advocate for human rights, a former public interest lawyer, a devoted mother, grandmother and partner, and a world traveler. She has seen the dark side of humanity, but continues to search for the light.