Fuel and Perseverance

Steel of old Valyria

         "...as the scorpions stinger evolves to 

         become more toxic, the mice evolve

         in order to cope with the toxins.         

         Therefore, the grasshopper mice     

         have sensory neurons that have 

         evolved which reject the toxins and

         prevent pain signals."

                        Rowe and Rowe,

            "Predatory grasshopper mice", 2015

 

You undoubtedly should never play chess,

And the science is not for you after all.

Never under the Sun you are able to do Maths,

Since your brain is depressingly small.

 

On a road you are just a disaster,

And your life, by the will of the Lord,

Never makes to a real blockbuster.

So - you better obey, smile and serve.

 

They advise to just chop off your hair,

So that you stay at home making dough. 

You might be better off getting pregnant

Instead of your meaningless job.

 

Aw, you dare to raise voice in protest,

Break the chain of dismissal and pain?

They'd say that some rods put you in place

And the lesson will not be in vain.

 

Do not grieve - simply nod, brightly smiling,

Listening to that poison of words.

That's just fuel - so oily and shining,

Filling up empty gas tank of yours.

 

No forgiveness to those who betrayed you.

May your engines sing in the sky. 

Pain will pass to the light to be staying.

Perseverance will always fly. 

  • Author: Steel of Old Valyria (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 10th, 2022 20:00
  • Category: Reflection
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  • L. B. Mek

    powerful imagery
    let it not be said
    the suffragette's legacy
    was in vain
    for it birthed, awareness
    and self-sustaining: Perseverance
    like that, brilliantly showcased
    in your words!
    thanks for sharing
    an important write

    • Steel of old Valyria

      L. B. Mek, thank you very much for the compliments. I am so glad the poem created a powerful image. I grew up in Russia and all the sayings I used are, unfortunately, quotes from personae around me. So what else could I do but use all that as fuel and fly away!

      American "Perseverance" space mission inspired me a lot.



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