Order to disorder flows in a house where chaos grows
Overturn the ages, roll back the sea,
Break the stone tablets of nature's commandments by technology
Put a new god on the throne
Put a child to tame the wild, enslave nature and make it our own
All enemies are barbarians, their beliefs pagan, we being blinded by their mirror shields
Ignorance our sword, bias our aegis against a foe that truth's blade wields
We fight for justice, freedom and love not understanding greater values above
We one link in a never ending chain the rest beyond our brain does remain
Change rules over static fools, no right or wrong in victory's song
The right of the many over a few here unity takes priority in survival
With an overloaded and sinking boat would we take on board our rival?
In a war, murderer a hero, if his side should win, in loss his act a sin
Butcher or harvester killers of life, feeding a population
Human choice creation or devastation
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Wow creation or devastation? What a choice. This is a powerful poem that explores the many ways that the world should undergo change. Many strange opposites are placed together here. I enjoyed reading it. It made me think at every line. Well done compadre
Thank you David I deeply appreciate your review and comment that insightfully interprets it.
A lovely write carefully placing opposites together, highlighting many ways the world and us need to change, otherwise there will be only one answer to the question asked, enjoyed the read
Thank you Tobani for your read and understanding comment it is most appreciated
You are very welcome
“Turn out the lights” feels like a challenge to how we define progress, truth, and morality. It warns that technology and power, when used without wisdom, can lead us to destroy nature and lose our values. It shows how victory often decides what’s considered right or wrong, and how we use belief to protect ourselves from truths we don’t want to face. In the end, it reminds us that we hold the power to choose between creation and destruction. 🕊️🙏🏻
You have deeply understood the meaning of the poem and that our values are not but a lower view of greater values beyond our comprehension. It is most appreciated
In a war, murderer a hero, if his side should win, in loss his act a sin
Kudos my friend 🌹
Thank you my friend for your review and support it is always most appreciated
Good write SB. Erm, I've not quite got the hang of the title - argghhh! do ya hear me? I turned out the lights and fell down the stairs! (Did I? heehee). It's that old Orchi mucking about again, says Fido. Of course, I deeply MISunderstood the poem. heehee.
Well Orchi the light biblically usually is associated with truth and the poem is about we don't understand the truth so the lights are turned off. Hope you didn't harm yourself in that fall. Turn the lights back on before climbing back up.
Yes lol.
Excellent technique that really forced me to slow down and process the conflicting themes. A very good mind stretch!
Thank you JD for your review and most kind words of encouragement and support they are most appreciated
This is brilliant, Soren. Truly. The depth packed into each line caught me off guard—in the best way. It’s tight, sharp, and layered with insight. Form and message are completely in sync. You’ve delivered something powerful here, my friend. 🌹🔥👏
You humble me my friend. Thank you so much for reviewing this and your most kind words they are always most appreciated
You are most welcome! An excellent write indeed!
Let's leave the light on so that te flies can come and burn themselves ...
Thank you Lorenz your words are most appreciated
Your poem masterfully weaves chaos and order, challenging nature and morality with striking imagery. The raw power of your words forces us to confront humanity’s contradictions—creation and destruction, unity and conflict. A thought-provoking piece that lingers long after reading.
Thank you so much Mottakeenur your words mean a great deal to me.
Powerful work.
Thanks you Thomas your read is most appreciated
All been said above, actually. As usual, I came late to the party. I don't know where you find the energy and time here Soren, but I for one am really glad you do.
Thanks Dave appreciate the read and visit. Time is relative and like all relatives it comes around too frequently and stays too long. Have a great day
😆Given my antiquity, relatives have mostly disappeared from my existence. Conservation of energy here - can't feel, given your angst, I'm missing much!
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