ABROGATIONS OF INTELLECT

Michael Edwards

 

ABROGATIONS OF INTELLECT

 

Raised on cultural conditioning;

and indulging  not empirical learning.

 

Raised on false questions

of arbitrary faiths created with feathers.

 

Dreaming on pillows of chimerical heaven

I posit not their designer gods

 

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  • Teddy.15

    It's all fake as it is true, I guess what we ourselves want to believe. 🌹

  • Michael Edwards

    That's the truth of it.

  • MendedFences27

    Amen. Too many Gods and too little time to sort out who to believe in. Best to choose what suits you. A short poem with a lot of power. Loved it. - Phil A.

  • sorenbarrett

    From this writing, it seems as though change is difficult and tradition is favored. Very nicely expressed.

  • Doggerel Dave

    In the late sixties and early seventies tin badges were all the go – remember? (no? well neva mind..) One I remember very clearly stated “99% is shit”
    No change in the situation and your poem brings it literally up to date in a very literary way, Michael.

  • Rocky Lagou

    As a person of faith, I actually love this poem, lol. "Arbitrary faiths created with feathers" is such an intriguing line, very descriptive. Thx for the poem and may you always see the good in life

  • Dan Williams

    I'm guessing not a Christian, wanting better explanations?

    • Michael Edwards

      You're right - I'm a humanist and find, as an example, the current requirement for obligatory prayers at the start of the school day to be most objectionable. Whilst I am in favour of religion being taught in our schools it should only be taught objectively.and not as a form of brainwashing (I hate to use the word but I can't think of a better one off the top of my head) our young children.

    • Goldfinch60

      We must have our own faith in life Michael, not that that others try to force on us.

      Andy

    • Doggerel Dave

      Didn't see the target as the religions - other secular orthodoxies, adhered to by many; rabid belief in markets, capitalism, political parties and so on.....

      • Michael Edwards

        You're right DD - it wasn't intended specifically as a target of religions but my response above was to a specific point raised by Dan.

        • Doggerel Dave

          Probably need another poem then Michael as your response to a one liner shows deep feeling....

        • Neville



          the next iPhone, diva or so called influencer will surely be among next months demigods .. I think you have made a point I subscribe to extremely well here Michael .. Neville

          • Michael Edwards

            Sadly you're probably right - cheers Neville.

            • Doggerel Dave

              Nothing to be sad about: with respect, just ignore the buggers. Or, as I do too often for my own good, shout/argue back at 'em.



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