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
-
Author:
Michael Edwards (
Offline) - Published: September 4th, 2024 02:33
- Category: Unclassified
- Views: 46
- Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15, MendedFences27, Doggerel Dave
Offline)
Comments9
It's all fake as it is true, I guess what we ourselves want to believe. 🌹
That's the truth of it.
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.
From this writing, it seems as though change is difficult and tradition is favored. Very nicely expressed.
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.
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
I'm guessing not a Christian, wanting better explanations?
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.
We must have our own faith in life Michael, not that that others try to force on us.
Andy
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.....
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.
Probably need another poem then Michael as your response to a one liner shows deep feeling....
To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.