Man vs the Triffids ~ a Poem by John

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   surovi99posted 2 years ago

   Here is an interesting and terrifying poem composed by John where carnivorous triffids attack people, and he narrates how as a team they make them perish and die out. Here is the link:
   https://hubpages.com/literature/Man-vs- … ids-a-Poem
   
   Hi John,
   I think you have crafted a fabulous and horrific poem, which is ideal for Halloween based on the story, “The Day of the Triffids” by John Wyndham. I enjoyed it thoroughly especially coming to the end and knowing they could be perished from the face of the earth. Thank you for sharing.

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   Rosina, thank you for sharing the link. I am glad you enjoyed this poem even though you found it terrifying. Another scary piece for Halloween, yes.

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   Pamela99posted 2 years ago

   I never cam across this book when I was young. John Wyndham had a vivd imagination. You poem is terrifying but so much fun to read. I loved it, John. With Halloween around the corner, the timing for this poem is good.
   
   Thanks for posting John's poem, Rosina.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Pamela, I am surprised you hadn’t heard of this book when you were younger. Have you seen the movies? I am glad you found the poem terrifying and suitable for Halloween.

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   Rupert Taylorposted 2 years ago

   I read all of Wyndham's limited output in the 1950s, brilliant sci-fi. A couple of attempts have been made to make movies about triffids, but, as one reviewer cleverly remarked, it's difficult to make vegetables really scary. Unless they are rutabagas of course.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, Rupert, Wyndham was a brilliant sci-fi writer, and before the Day of the Triffids he had written under a couple of other pseudonyms.
      Haha I love that review that said it is difficult to make vegetables scary…but giant Rutabagas or Kohlrabi taking over the world could be.

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   Carb Divaposted 2 years ago

   I had not heard of this one. John, I love your poetry (of course) and you're quite the artist too. What a fun read, and just in time for Halloween.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you , Linda. Glad I could introduce you to this book, and I appreciate you liking the poem and drawing.

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   Misbah786posted 2 years ago

   I loved the sketch, John. You are an excellent artist, my friend! I have never heard of The Day of the Triffids, but I loved the poem; it was fun to read! Thanks for sharing.!
   Take care and keep smiling.
   Blessings always!
   
   Thanks for sharing John's work, Rosina

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Misbah. Thank you for the generous comment, and glad you enjoyed the poem and like the drawing. Blessings to you.

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   ChitrangadaSharanposted 2 years ago

   Hello John!
   An interesting and intriguing poem, and I enjoyed reading it. Sounds like a scary dream to me. Nice imagery and well crafted poem, as always.
   Thank you for introducing me to this book.
   Thank you Rosina for sharing this.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Chitrangada, yes very much like a scary dream, but worth a read if you ever have a chance. Thank you for your comment.

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   Rupert Taylorposted 2 years ago

   My favourite Wyndham novel was The Chrysalids. It resonates well today with its theme about "fear of the other," a favourite campaigning tactic of unscrupulous politicians. I highly recommend it.
   
   And, oooo, kohlrabi going rogue - that's an enticing idea.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, Rupert, ‘The Chrysalids” an excellent recommendation.

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   AliciaCposted 2 years ago

   I love this book. I read it after watching a TV series based on the story, which I also loved. Thank your for sharing your enjoyable poem and your art, John. You’ve depicted a triffid very well.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Linda, so glad you loved this book, and the series (which I never saw unfortunately.) Thank you for reading and enjoying the poem and drawing.

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