Pharaoh

Rumi's reflections

a quiet Quran

count the grapes on the vine

know you're just a man

hope for vague apotheosis

faith's a fine line

to wait they say is holy

I wonder how the saved pass the time

they say the way is narrow

living on the government's dime

I can't see the plan

the reason or the rhyme

what of Ginsburg's mental Moloch?

the heavy judger of men?

a blind idiot God

the mirror's my closest friend

Author's Note

Inspired by recent psychoses and obsessive readings of my holy books...

Reviews

[FlaLover]

Very thought provoking!
Profound!

[Sami Khalil]

The law of opposites will flip this world formula or ways on its head.
I love Rumi but not Pharoah or the Pharoahs' of the world.
We need good, just and honorable leaders even systems.

[John Sullivan]

The title was a bit inspired by a religion theme psychosis of mine... "and for this cause God shall send them strong delusion..." who knows? The book tells us that it is the living Word itself, who knows by what inspiration certain passages pop out at us. And I agree about the need for just and honorable leaders, few enough of those these days

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir.

[Chris Shaw]

That last couplet when you reflect on our world today, is powerful. All this conflict. The vast difference between the haves and the have nots. The meek shall inherit the earth? Just when I ask. When I look in the mirror I remind myself of the power of kindness. There needs to be far more. A thought provoking write John. I have no time for organized religion.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

I spend much more time wondering as to the mystery of it all than I do sitting in the pews. Spirituality is endlessly fascinating to me, as is our place in this funny world. Kindness indeed is what we should strive for, whether someone upstairs is watching or not. Thanks as always Chris

[Chris Shaw]

I no longer sit in pews either, but I have so much time for spirituality:)

[John Sullivan]

Nifty! So much mystery and strangeness to contemplate... and kindness to give and receive. Cheers, Chris.

[Ken e Bujold]

metaphysics, meal time for questing men. interesting poem John, simplicity of structure and diction that seeks to open the mind to far greater questions.

for myself it was the Title. Pharoah posed/poses issues of choice that l gladly let wash over my thoughts this morning.

ken

[Betty Hermelee]

I'm not much into religion.... however little I know..it seem like you are questioning the Holy Week, God, who will inherit the earth? the waiting (to get into Heaven?) if you live on a government's dime will you reach Heaven? you seem to doubt the plan set forth..who is the real judge of man?
Is God the judge?
Warmly, B
PS Sorry John, I am really dumb when it comes to saviors, etc....not a believer..

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Pharoahs are thought of as great thinkers...maybe they are.
"to wait is holy..." but I wonder what we are really waiting for...Emily Dickinson did not belief, or at least claimed she did not...Yes, the way is very narrow on the government's dime.
The meek will inherit the earth, but when? How?
I don't see anyone writing wills that include us.
I like your philosophical nature, John...and how you pen it.
j.

[John Sullivan]

I can't help but think that perhaps "Hope is the thing with feathers..." it springs to mind, anyways. Cheers Jacob.

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful introspection. Great work.