Fear myths of the unknown

sorenbarrett

We are birds that only know the cage

Dogs that still love those that beat us

Freedom's embrace a distant stranger

Safer to be fed by a known tyrant

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  • Soman Ragavan

    Indeed, better the tyrant you know than the one you don't know. Birds that are caged go through a painful tragedy. They will never see the free world. They will drop dead in the cage. Then the "owner" brings in another bird... The faithfulness of dogs is such that even ones that are beaten will still wag their tail in friendship at the very people who aggress them !...

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Soman for the read and kind words of support they are always most appreciated

    • Jerry Reynolds

      A solid write, sorenbarrett. So much to reflect on.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you so much Jerry for the review and kind words of encouragement

      • Teddy.15

        You have hypnotized me with this one. Brilliant & powerful. 🌹 We are all these things and more.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you my friend your words are most gracious and appreciated

        • RSM0812

          This poem conveys the power of a strong leader. For good or bad. In tyranny we still must survive as a species. Great write.

          • sorenbarrett

            Indeed so true you have seen the other side of the coin from the weak follower and indeed it takes both. I appreciate the read and comment my friend

          • Thomas W Case

            Powerful work.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you so much Thomas I appreciate your support

            • NinjaGirl

              We crave safety so much that we don't realize what we're sacrificing to get it. The price of a government for sure. Well done, and an easy favorite!

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you my friend for the read and kind words of support they are highly valued

                • NinjaGirl

                  Of course!

                • Keeter C

                  Deep. A statement on socialism or communism? Or a statement on those who would give up freedoms for security? Nice.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks so much for the read and interpretation. It is most valued

                  • Fína Elara 🌙 Petra Patrice

                    Beautifully written, love it.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you so much your words are most appreciated and valued

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      Soren, this one is stark. The cage, the beaten dog, the tyrant we still cling to…brutal, unflinching truth. That image of dogs still loving those that beat them really hit hard. Powerful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you Tristan for the read and kind words of encouragement they do help more than you know.

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          You are most welcome, my friend. I am very thankful for you and your poetry! 😎

                          • sorenbarrett

                            You are too kind. Thank you humbly

                          • arqios

                            At least we are fed! And sheltered.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you very much Cryptic for your read and comment it is most appreciated. Yes we are and at a heavy price.

                              • arqios

                                A Pyrrhic victory perhaps 🤔

                              • Goldfinch60

                                Intriguing words soren with so much truth in them.

                                Andy

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you for the read and understanding Andy it means a lot

                                • NafisaSB

                                  may be a safe bet, but it would be great to have the strength to fly free - it would open up a beautiful world full of lovely surprises...

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thank you for reading and yes it is too bad that we allow comfort of the familiar to out weigh the potential of the unknown

                                    • NafisaSB

                                      exactly - we should not let our doubts and fears keep us from reaching out for the stars...
                                      try it ..have a wonderful weekend

                                    • gray0328

                                      This hit home Soren thank you for sharing

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thank you for reading Gray your words are deeply appreciated

                                      • Sami Mulaj

                                        A wonderful poem, one that will remain indelibly etched in your mind!

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          Thank you so much Sami for the read and kind words of encouragement they are appreciated

                                        • jenny.g

                                          ‘Dogs that still love those who beat us” - beautiful, haunting, wow!

                                          • sorenbarrett

                                            Thank you so much for your read and for your most kind words of encouragement. It is most appreciated

                                          • Iris Lynn

                                            I love this poem such a strong piece great job!

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              Thank you so much for your review and kind words of praise they are most encouraging and highly valued



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