Poem
One Free Exposure
| Title | One Free Exposure |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael J. Whelan |
Instances of Publication
A published appearance of this poem.
| Collection/Anthology | Year of Publication | Medium | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rules of Engagement | 2019 | Print Collection | View Details |
Publication Instance Details #2143
Collection/Anthology Details
| Collection/Anthology | Rules of Engagement |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 2019 |
| Publisher | Doire Press (Ireland) |
| Page Number(s) | 27 |
Publication Overview
| Translation | Is Multilingual | Explicit Irish Context? | Ekphrasis | Has Paratext? | Reference to News, Media or Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Details
| Human Rights Issues | |
|---|---|
| Irish Context | |
| Languages | |
| Genre | Short Lyric |
| Medium | Print Collection |
| Paratext Text | has/chem: hazardous chemical |
| Notes | This poem describes a training exercise for Irish peacekeeping troops, in which the soldiers are practicing hitting human targets. The speaker includes a notable section about a girl in the hazmat suit, who is plotting war crimes and walking in the battlefield – it is unclear if this is part of the exercise or if it really occurred. The speaker of the poem seems acutely aware of her 'blood and brains' and human vulnerabilities, and wishes to help her - while he similarly states that she has plotted war crimes involving dangerous chemicals. |
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