There was nothing good
In the goodbye.
Perhaps, only perhaps,
A closure, an end of agony,
A long overdue full stop to a lie.
There was nothing well
In the welcome.
Smiles that didn't touch those appraising eyes,
Wrapped in thin veneer of nice words,
Tales of deception,
Too fake to excite.
Wished good morning like a parroting machine,
Not sure what good was in it;
Strange nauseated feelings engulfed you.
Was there any truth in what you said or did?
Avoid truth like plague,
Keep them guessing what you meant.
Uncertainty is the supreme weapon;
Use it well to bring others defeat.
Control is the essence of civilized life.
Don't cry, show no excitement,
Be a cool cobra,
Always be in control of your emotional side.
One day, revulsion overflows your senses.
Question gnaws at your innards:
Do you have to lie, digest lies, and control your urges
To live another day?
The answer was there, floating in the wind.
So many times it did implore,
Too drunk on your success you refused to listen.
The gift of human life is best enjoyed in freedom.
So many people laid down their lives.
They sacrificed for you to be free.
How did you enchain yourself in the slavery of lies and control?
Was freedom too sweet for your sweet teeth?
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Author:
Rebellion In Sanity (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: My enduring dislike for societal and corporate expectations that relentlessly try to transform us into unfeeling, controlled entities
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Comments4
In this marvelous poem of yours, the first stanza took me to a personal relationship, but as the poem evolves, it seems much more than personal and society in nature. It seemed to speak of the falseness that lies in relationships today. It talks of Control in relationships and how this poison kills. Hi, particularly loved the last stanza. And how it was equated to taste. Brilliant.!!
Please accept my thanks for such enlightening commentry. It felt like looking at the poem from someone else's perspective. Brings in refinement and clarity to my thoughts. Thank you very much
Superb work, my friend.
Thank you for your time and generosity. Comments like this gives me the impetus to become better
it is clear to me that you have thought long and hard upon the subject in question .. and not only that but you are true to your own convictions and that is indeed to be applauded .. I stand firmly by your side on this one .. write on brother ..
Thank you for your time and comments. I simply admire it as it gives me food for thought and an urge to write more. I am indeed lucky to have observations someone of your calibre. Thank you
Amazing write
Thank you very much for your words of appreciation.
You're welcome
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