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Fri 7 Jan, 2005 07:01 am
The Scoffer's Pen - Is -
Born of its own limitations;
Nourished on sewage agreements;
Strengthened by its own shadow;
- And -
Energized by the blood of innocents.
The Scoffer's Pen - Searches -
For fertile fields to corrupt;
For young, healthy plants to twist into thorns;
For fresh water to walk in then says, "Here. Drink this."
- And -
With filleting the shadows of its own jungle.
The Scoffer's Pen -
Rests in the glory of destroyed dreams;
Gathers its own lionized pride;
Washes itself clean - and is instantly filthy;
- And -
Its ink comes from the fangs of an asp.
This is an interesting piece. I liked it. Care to elaborate on the meaning beneath the words?
No offense, but not in public...too many "spiders" out there.....
However, to oblige your kind words and request,
perhaps a "safe" version would be, that, if an individual were to undertake and apply this piece to themselves, I would have to say,
"If the shoe fits - wear it!"
Peace be with you.
tm
Thanks for that, I understand. It is a powerful write.
Cavfancier...
If I may be so bold...
A related (possibly..) poem I wrote in this forum and that you may be interested in,
is entitled, "Hopes & Dreams."
I have also developed a theory from observation...
"The human being is the ONLY living species on this planet that has the ability to relish in it's own species' pain & suffering."
I wonder - if this theory has any validity to be researched....???
Peace be with you.
tm
I think that theory has relevance. I've been reading your work, but it's been a busy season for me. Now that I have a bit of a break, I'll check out that poem, and others you have posted.
thank you...I certainly did not intend to add weight to your season....but, thanks again.
PBWY
tm
If you could provide the link to that particular poem, it would be helpful.