Invented Confusion

Dan Williams

Askew, in disorder, misaligned, misdirected;

wires of imagination shorted, disconnected.

Square pegs in slightly rounded holes.

 

Unbelievers, wild herb like, spreading,

ship of likelihood having lost its heading,

on the cold sea pitches and rolls.

 

Sincerity, handcuffed to reality’s layers,

honesty made impotent by too few players,

respect too easily misplaced.

 

Grip of reason on slippery railings

displays a list of various failings,

whose origins cannot easily be traced.

 

What once was clever, now is mundane,

while once respectable now is profane;

no matter how presented.

 

With nowhere logic, too hesitant grace

is when we first see Lucifer’s smiling face

confusion is invented.

  • Author: Dan Williams (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 30th, 2024 23:47
  • Comment from author about the poem: My thoughts on a subject heartfelt by me.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Teddy.15

    The devil definitely in the detail 🌹

  • sorenbarrett

    Some very mind provoking lines with deep meaning. (Sincerity, handcuffed to reality's layers, honesty made impotent by too many players) (what once was clever, now is mundane, while once respectable now is profane) nicely done

  • arqios

    When grace hesitates the author of lies stirs and revs up the confusion. Very compelling read!



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