Masters of the universe?

sorenbarrett

Greater than nature we pretend to be
No idea if we create, monsters or god
In front of a mirror we revel in our own vanity
Arrogance's bait becomes a fool's facade

Broken puzzle parts we piece together
making a gown to cover ignorance's nakedness
A blind tailor sewing a suit of frog hair and leather
in dreams from which nothing will awaken us

Three breasted chickens, chocolate udders on a cow
dig holes in earth's skin, paint the sky brown
breed boneless fish, a cholesterol free sow
mercurial paint makes a smile out of a frown

Searching for a black hole with dime store glasses
a diaper holding our used up mistakes
changed daily we sit with red asses
knowing faith or knowledge both are fakes

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  • Teddy.15

    Wow sorrenbarret truly powerful
    I find arrogance to be one of my least favourite flaws in a human.
    Today my friend your poetry speaks so very loudly
    Greater than nature we pretend to be
    No idea if we create, monsters or god
    In front of a mirror we revel in our own vanity
    Arrogance's bait becomes a fool's facade

    A fools facade indeed. Our world being so dark will be forever darker without empathy and compassion. Kudos dear friend. 🌹

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you so much my friend for your empathetic review and most generous comments they are always cherrished and valued

    • 2781

      He takes the wise in their own craftiness.

      • sorenbarrett

        I think that there will be no need for intervention. In our own percieved craftiness we will take ourselves. Thanks for the read and comment

      • rebellion_in_sanity

        Loved it!

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much for taking time to read and review this poem. Your support is most valued

        • Jerry Reynolds

          Deeply felt and well written, SB.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you Jerry for the read and comment it is deeply appreciated

          • Doggerel Dave

            Masters of the universe? I think not, Sir. Idiocy calls the tune in many human interactions.
            A poetic reminder, Soren.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks so much Dave. Yea that might have been a better title. Appreciate the read and comment friend

            • David Wakeling

              Now this is poetry. I really like the confrontational nature.Well done

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks David I really appreciate your comming by and your comments they are appreciated

              • Dan Williams

                Arrogance has brought me down more than once, enough to make me struggle against it. Most humans, especially those ostensibly in power, play dangerously with it. You have nailed it so well, very nice work.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks Dan for the read and kind words of understanding. I appreciate the support.

                • Goldfinch60

                  Strong words soren, but each of us can move in our own way into the life that is for us to enjoy.

                  Andy

                • Neville


                  welcome to my world .. when it gets to the point when one can't even trust their own mirror, maybe it's time to slow down, take stock and hole up for the duration .. Neville

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks Neville your read is always appreciated and yes mirrors can be deceiving you're getting a reversed image.

                  • arqios

                    Boneless fish would look like jellyfish minus the jelly and sea cucumbers 🥒 without that rubbery feel… gripping imagery!



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