hymn of the exiles

arqios


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They call us mad, they call us cursed,  
For we will not bow to their painted gods—  
Their temples reek of incense and decay,  
Their priests chant empty words to dying fires.  

But we—we keep the old flame alive,  
The wild song, the untamed heart!  
Let them rot in their gilded cages,  
While we ride the storm, unchained!  

 

 

 

 

 

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  • orchidee

    Good write A.

    • arqios

      Thanks O⭐️🕊

    • sorenbarrett

      I love the savage power and defiance in this poem a fave

      • arqios

        "Savage," now there is a word that describes a dithyramb. Glad that element has shown itself true here🕊️🙏🏻

      • arqios

        Crazy weekend vibes... rough ride, usually...

      • David Wakeling

        This certainly is inspirational.It reminds me of the sixties when many people dropped out of traditional society.Powerful poem

        • arqios

          Thanks David! That's an excellent point of view there. That era was the cradle of my formative years, many elements and manifestations of which I have not yet been able to articulate. So today you have unveiled a possible seepage from that part of my life experience. Might explore this a little further. 🙏🏻🕊️

        • Salvia.S

          Love the defiance and imagery in this piece! Powerful words!!!

          • arqios

            Defiant poetry has its allure 🙏🏻🕊️thanks to you kindly😊

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            Hell yes! A hymn I know well and sing loudly, my friend. Well done on this! 🌹👏

            • arqios

              Glad that it does, thanks mucho mucho🙏🏻🕊️

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                You most welcome!

              • Cheeky Missy

                Is that the grand term for this characteristic beauty? Too cool and aptly said. Gorgeously rendered with excellent imagery and a fitly haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.

                • arqios

                  Many thanks, yes… I’m sure sonnets can be written to this voice as well🕊🙏🏻

                • Thomas W Case

                  Superb work.

                  • arqios

                    Thanks Thomas!🕊🙏🏻

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Fine words arqios.

                    Andy

                    • arqios

                      Thanks Andy 🕊🙏🏻

                    • NafisaSB

                      more power to your wings - soar high

                      • arqios

                        Thanks ever so kindly, dear safina🙏🏻🕊

                      • Kevin Hulme

                        I'm sure People can put their own Interpretation on this .
                        Good One.n

                        • arqios

                          Indeed, People can. Thanks Kevin🙏🏻🕊



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