Differences

sorenbarrett

Battered square peg in a round hole, a bleating lamb lies with a roaring lion
drip of water on a burning coal, Mohamed moved to Zion
Pull knotted rope through a needle's eye, a dry cactus in a marsh
If not on an elephant then on a horse fly, a glove velvet harsh
Color red green, close to blue yellow
Draw the unseen, a girl now a fellow
Opposites attract flies, truth lays with lies
dressed in harlequin disguise when the fading shadow dies

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  • Teddy.15

    I see so many things in here from cultural difference to opposites attracting, the world feels much like a square peg in a round hole right now, so much to reflect on. Always a pleasure Sir. 🌹

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you, Teddy. I believe you’re right. I appreciate you reading the poem and your comment. Have a great day.

    • Neville



      I suspect many of those differences are a sign of the times rather than just tricks of the light .. but well worth noting .. Neville

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you Neville Once again, I appreciate you reading my poem and I suppose that you’re right just a sign of the times

        • 2781

          There's nothing new under the sun.

          • sorenbarrett

            • sorenbarrett

              Indeed, so true thank you for reading and for your response once again it is most appreciated

            • arqios

              What a mash up of images and symbols! A feast to revel in…. A poem not to be taken too lightly!

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks Cryptic Yes, there were many images that came to mind here many that I discarded as well. Thanks for the read and for the comment it is appreciated as always.

              • Cassie58

                The state of the world as is. Some great imagery here to reflect the differences. So nicely illustrated.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you, Cassie for your read and for your kind words they are always appreciated. Have a wonderful day.

                • orchidee

                  Good write SB. KP, so beautiful she says to herself, not knowing she attracts the opposite - flies! lol. Well, I feed her garbage from the sewers, so that's why there are flies around her! lol. It's all true this, ya know. heehee.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you Orchi I hope there are not too many floes

                  • Thad Wilk

                    So many changes in this
                    World 🌎 their be!! 😱
                    Sooo thought provoking, 🤔
                    fantastic imagery!!! 💯
                    Best regards my friend! ✌️. Thad

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks, Thad. I appreciate your review of this poem and your comments. Yes life is confusing as is this poem.

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Opposites do attract in many cases soren.

                      Andy

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you, Andy I appreciate your words and interpretations. Have a wonderful day.

                      • Tom Dylan

                        An intriguing write, Soren. Works on so many levels.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks, Tom. I appreciate the review and kind words of support.

                        • FrasMac

                          Clever and thought provoking juxtapositions, makes for mental gymnastics in the reader.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so so much for reading this piece and for your comments, they are most appreciated and highly valued



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