Hey Lazarus

Neville

Hey Lazarus

 

Everywhere I look

I see that same old yellow Ferrari

You know the one that pseudo angel always hides behind…

 

Every page I turn

I read those same old angry lies

You know the ones professing unrequited love and so on….

 

Everywhere I roam

I sense those same old hostile eyes

You know the ones that hide behind so called history

Bah humbug…..

 

Every step I take

I sense increasing anger

Where risk get closer and more personal with every stanza……

 

Henceforth and recorded here for posterity or maybe some other reason

 I feel compelled to shout

 

"Hey Lazarus" 

 

Let it be known for all eternity 

That your literary resurrection is far from guaranteed......

…

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 25th, 2019 04:41
  • Comment from author about the poem: you can run.. but you can neither hide nor write.. for plagiarists everywhere and one in particular....
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments7

  • orchidee

    Nothing seems to incur the wrath of poets quite as much as plagiarizing. There was a blatant poet, nicked other's works, palmed them off on another site, complete with his photo. The cad, the bounder, the..... Woof! Fido stopped me saying unspeakable things!

    • Neville

      Let the dog speak for itself orchidee.... No you are quite write.. and there is one such bounder that totally pisses me off... I thought you was gonna say that Lazarus was one of your drinking palls from days of yore.... Cheers.... Neville

      • orchidee

        Thanks Neville. Nope, the only Lazarus I know - probably met him in person - was the one Jesus raised from the dead. Gasp, who is this bounder?!

      • Fay Slimm.

        Today's need for recognition smears itself over unscrupulous word-thieves who feel the world owes them - - this compelling outcry puts plagiarists where they belong - well said Nev. and I for one second this artistic exposure.

        • Neville

          Bless ya Fay...and many thanks indeed for your ongoing support, it means an awful lot.. just be careful tho.. whilst I might enjoy some artistic exposure.. orchi's Fido might have a fit.... N x

          • Fay Slimm.

            Artistic exposure indeed !!! Fido be blowed I can see that twinkle in your knowing eyes as I write this reply - - ha ha.

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          • Nicholas Browning

            I must admit that I'm a tad bit confused. Does this have anything to do with Osiris?

            • Neville

              why would you think that these words have anything to do with the god of life and death and the rejuvenation or flooding of the Nile.. now I'm confused..

              • Nicholas Browning

                Well I looked it up and it was the only thing I could find! Something about the bible being plagiarized from Egyptian religion or something.
                Started off confused, and now I'm even more so.

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              • Michael Edwards

                Intrigued to know who it is but with you all way in condemnation. Message well put.

                • Neville

                  thank you Michael.. it happens.. I just wanted to make a point & as long as he knows I'm on to him.. that's the main thing.. ta an all... N

                • sylviasearcher

                  I had not read this as about plagerism until I read your note and comment. I had read it about the Lazarus in my head a little, plagerising life. Or perhaps even a take on the same notions and ideas recurring through time and literature.

                  So when I read all the comments I got more confused!

                  • Neville

                    No worries.....

                    • sylviasearcher

                      I wasn’t worried, I was just explaining my shifting understanding.

                      I liked the poem.

                      Nothing like a poem for venting!

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                    • Suresh

                      --------- is the best form of flattery

                      I find this whole piece comical
                      It's what we all want to SHOUT OUT

                      • Neville

                        Plagiarism is quite different from classroom copying, or imitation... and there is nothing flattering about loosing out on considerable amounts of money.. maybe not so applicable within the poetic arena but certainly so within other fields ...and mine (that of psychiatry) can mean the difference between being offered a consultants position or remaining a staff grade forever... So not when it amounts to theft, breaking of copy write etc .. there aint nothing flattering about that... But hey.... Suresh, many thanks for visiting my page and this little rant of mine.. tis appreciated............... Neville

                        • Suresh

                          I didn't mean to imply stealing, for no other persons labor should be absconded without just compensation, is my strong belief.

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                        • Goldfinch60

                          Some people just cannot hack it themselves and steal others work.


                          Good strong write Neville.

                          • Neville

                            Bless ya GF60... tis true and infuriating sometimes.. to be honest the last occasion this happened, I was more concerned for my friend who had submitted a revolutionary new scheme of assessment for determining degree of clinical risk in adolescents on remand.... Neville



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