The Midnight Air Raid is written from the ground perspective of the London air raid set by Germany. The author describes the roles in the air raid and compares it to our anti-body system trying to fight off the germs and parasites. The ground flak guns trying to defend the city are the main defenders trying to fight off the cancer that is trying to seep into the country. The search lights imprison the planes they spot since the ground flak guns will soon prioritize them and eventually shoot them down. The bombers in the heart of the air are trying to burst the harmless tissues of Britain. In other words, London was not a military target, but was still bombarded anyways.
In a WW2 air raid, one of the most notorious sounds would probably be the bombing siren. Its loud apocalyptic tone causes fear among the civilians of the city. The author then describes the underground bunkers and basements and the underworld of dreams. That is because it is pitch black underground. Many won’t even get to see the daylight until late in the day, maybe not at all.
Since the air raids were performed through night time only, the author explains that the safety they had an hour ago is now non-existent. No defense can really hold a bomb if hit directly, meaning there is no true sanctuary in the city. He also explains how the people have to fight against their own sanity whilst trying to stay alive at the same time. They are also required to hold their anger while hiding underground.
This poem is simply a poetic description of the events of a London air raid. He describes how what he saw such as the flak cannons and the large spotlights. He also describes the feelings of the people at the moment, the feeling of no true safety. He wants to emphasize that anyone can die at that point since their was no bunker that can hold a direct hit, meaning no one is safe. he also explains how the people are mad but must hold it in whilst hiding in cover.
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