Borrowed Characters
Hey Fascist
Why not let go
Of all those
Borrowed characters
Yes those which openly
Symbolize hate
Each one corrupted
Before you were born
And filed in dark cupboards
Hey terrorist
Why not get a life
Instead of taking
Lives like that
Yes we are human beings too
You know
Regardless of what
Your teacher preaches
In dark cellars
Hey brother
Why not let go
Of all that hate
And pent up anger
What purpose does it serve?
Except to feed upon it
And fester like some hungry tumour
In dark corners
Hey stranger
Why not get to know us
Stop pointing fingers
Through ignorance and fear
Take a deep breath and a moment
Before you hurl that rock
In our direction
Hey Judas
Why not get out of here
While you are still able to
Go some place and hide
You are pathetic
Just like so many others
Who once queued here?
Before being spawned
In some dark fantasy
Hey neighbour
Why not take a rain check
And release all those
Borrowed characters
You once seduced and kept
Subdued with hatred then
Removed discreetly from some
Dark old empty tomb
Hey God
Why not save us
There must be something
Worth salvaging down here
Just nod if you can hear me
It must be time
For another head count
Why not make this
Dark shadow disappear
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Author:
Neville (
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- Comment from author about the poem: For Dale whoever and where ever he is.. and for you...
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I actually really love this one.
It played like a 70s song in my head.
Feel like I need to quote Corinthians 13:1 for the second time today.
Now dis that surprise you?
My other self posted this on Facebook.
My other other other self that is 😂
It was for my unrequited soulmate but seems to fit.
Sometimes people talk about being on different pages, well we are not even in the same library.
I suppose the difference is. I don't judge or feel angry about the books in your library. They are yours.
I don't even pretend to understand the books in your library. They are yours.
So please just don't think you know anything about my books and my library. Unless you have taken the time to empty your head with opinion and have an open mind to my books. I'm not bothered if you would rather not. The choice. That's yours. But just don't judge what you do not know or understand.
That's all.
That request.
That's mine.
My only one.
I am glad you like these words and appreciate the consideration given... Neville
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Me singing is a waste of space (lol), let alone some people being like a dark shadow, as a waste of space seemingly.
I guess everything is open to interpretation, isn't it.. and poetry is no exception to such a universal law.. dont be so hard on yourself... and thanks for checking in here this fine mane...
But you dunno my singing. Or maybe you do? (heehee). It's a joke of mine - me berating my singing. Aww, but why some say 'Is there a tune to that song?' when I sing. lol.
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Yep, sylviasearcher is right with her corinthians point...... all you/they need is love.
Except the last verse. This god is supposed to be full of love... but look at all the awful stuff that he, in his omnipotent glory, reigns down upon us. Worth our adoration? I think not.
I guess that is my point.. we are all very different and perceive of things in our own inimitable way.. I am not religious.. but I do follow a strict Buddhist pathway.. each to his/her own... I prefer the middle way........
Oh I struggle because I want to have hope for the wretched and the damned too.
I want to believe that perhaps evil is man made and can be erased?
But people tell me I'm naive and foolish and I know it's true. It's just my way...
Borrowed indeed are the characters of people who like to ferment both hatred and judgement - - this verse hits the nail on its head Neville. in that we are all waiting on this beautiful planet for shadows as stated to disappear.
you are most perceptive Fay... I wonder if we can do anything to prevent further negativity and corruption....
It reminds me of a saying in the epic poem GITA,
"inaction is action as well"
in reference to your last stanza.
I really, really enjoyed this poem
I am delighted..... thank you
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