Eye of a madman

sorenbarrett

Only through the eyes of insanity

can one see behind the mind of reality

A painted false face of vanity

covering the mass of humanity

Science another religion

fanatics spitting derision

at anyone with another vision

as open minded as the inquisition

Truth only a lie well disguised

A rotting rag patched, mended and revised

A gag and blindfold for the wise

Drifting smoke dissipates as it flies

What was yesterday is not today

notes must change for the music to play

These disjointed thoughts, how will they stay?

Gathered like falling droplets on a stormy day

  • Author: sorenbarrett (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 24th, 2023 15:13
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  • Doggerel Dave

    First two lines, I woz with you, Soren - I won't be forgetting this idea in a hurry....... I slide quickly over the blast at 'science' and land squarely on 'What was yesterday--- music to play'
    You know - the style and rhythm (almost) got me in..... Good stuff....

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Dave I appreciate the read and comments. It is interesting that mad in English has more than one meaning and I guess I often fit both.

    • Goldfinch60

      Wise words soren.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      A fine write SB.

    • arqios

      It makes one think how costly this business really is! Thanks for sharing. Good to be reading you again.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you Cryptic good to have you back

      • joshi

        What was yesterday is not today,
        notes must change for the music to play...
        this is definitely going on my insta and I will mention you in CAPS.
        I was expecting this to be a perspective poem but whatever it is, in the end it's a work of art.

        • sorenbarrett

          You humble me with your praise and your comments are deeply appreciated.

        • Thomas W Case

          Great rhyme and flow.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks for the read and comment

          • gray0328

            Great opening lines. Your words inspire my words. Thank You

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks so much for your review and kind words. Happy holidays to you



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