Survival

sorenbarrett

To save the population one must destroy individual creation
Freedom as today seen, will then become obscene
Refining the individual, peaceful populace the residual
Then the strong will become weak as survival we seek
What is wrong will become right, in our evolutionary fight
Values must reverse in a unified universe

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  • Paul Bell

    Freedom today in Britain is strained.
    Who would have thought Facebook posts would get the police chapping your door.
    They did say the weak would inherit the earth, just seems to be taking a long time.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you so much for the read and comment Paul. The times they are a changing

    • Friendship

      I enjoyed your poem very much; it really caught my interest because it's something I've always believed in. Your poem masterfully explores the tension between individualism and collectivism in the context of survival, revealing that in the pursuit of existence, societal values may need to be reimagined, leading to a transformative shift in personal freedom and creativity. The poem posits that in a quest for the greater good, individual expression may be elevated, yet also sacrificed. Moreover, your poem serves as a profound commentary on the moral dilemmas inherent in the pursuit of survival, inspiring contemplation about the implications of balancing individualism with the greater good. It raises essential questions about the values that govern society and the potential consequences of embracing collectivism.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you so much for the review and comment of support it is deeply appreciated. Yes there may well need to be a revamping of values and priorities for society to survive.

        • Friendship

          You're very welcome, my friend. Yes indeed.

        • Priya Tomar

          Great poem.
          Last stanza caught my eyes !

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks so much for your read and kind words of support and encouragement it is most appreciated

          • Poetic Licence

            The reality is and I hate to say this, it doesn't matter how we or collective society's change or try to change, there will always be those to stop the good and keep the bad well and truly alive. Sorry doom mongering again, enjoyed the read

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks so much Tobani you are probably right about that. In such a society those people would be eliminated with no more thought than picking up garbage. I appreciate your comment my friend.

              • Poetic Licence

                You are very welcome

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                My friend, this reads like a mirror to the darker instincts of humanity…when survival eclipses soul. Unsettling but honest in its provocation. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you my friend for your read and interpretation of this piece it is most appreciated. Yes it seems that as we evolve as a species values must change for continued survival

                • Lorenz

                  What is strong will become weak. This reminds me something : '' Who controls the present ...''

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks so much Lorenz appreciate the read and comment

                  • orchidee

                    Good write SB.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you so much Orchi it is appreciated

                    • My Boy Ryngkhlem

                      I love the way you started it and how you ended it. It conveys a very hard-to-accept message, but it's true. Nicely written, dude!

                    • spilleronsheet

                      Wonderful ethical dilemmas you pulled thought those lovely lines….a dialectics between utilitarian vs individualism….keep penning dear soren

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you so much for your read and comment it is always most appreciated. I appreciate your encouragement

                        • spilleronsheet

                          Your welcome dear sorren

                        • RSM0812

                          This is a lesson for the learning mind. It evokes the way people should treat others and live in a better world of kindness and understanding.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so much for the read and interpretation it is appreciated

                          • Goldfinch60

                            So true soren but I don't think I will see it in my lifetime.

                            Andy

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you Andy for the words of understanding and support. I don't think I will see it in mine either if it ever does occur.

                            • gray0328

                              suggests that collective survival requires suppressing personal creativity and uniqueness. It implies a trade-off between societal order and individual freedom. Well Done Brother

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Exactly! Thank you Gray for the read and understanding it is most appreciated

                              • rebellion_in_sanity

                                This has to be one of the best in philosophical reach and relevance. Strangely this one is hits home for being accessible. Accessible, yet elevated and poetic- a walk on knife edge.

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you so much Rebellion for the read and supportive words of comment. Indeed I too find myself in that situation.

                                • Noor fatima

                                  What a wonderful write✨



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