Symbolism

An omen that raises the dread
of blood-curdling divination in
an otherwise practical mind reliant
on the rational interpretation of a
theological-based demand of the
faithful to terror-inducing slaughter
convincing the targeted that their
refusal of a divine invitation to
submit is written in the heavens.
There it is, the cosmic influence of
Islam writ upon the blue night sky.
A crescent moon hanging low and
central upon the peaceful velvet
background, lacking a scimitar but
in its stead, directly under the moon
a brightly prominent Mars engaged
in what the God of War knows best
a universal upheaval dredging Earth
in a battle for the souls of humankind
to chorus There is no god but Allah
and Mohammad is his Messenger.