Relativism

 

Within the mind a battle rages on;

Consuming darkness blinds the eyes from sight.

Is this the death of reason? O, this dawn

Accursed as truth to lies is giv’n in plight.

The mind’s own eye sees not in white or black;

All fades to grey. Abysmal ignorance

Does strip the mind of reason. Left in lack

The soul has naught but dull continuance.

Frustration rends the heart and mind. O, curse

The chaos born of contradicting truth.

The mind is rendered useless; but no worse

For reason dies as passes fleeting youth.

And thus the battle never halts, conceived

By want of truth where none may be achieved.

Reviews

[Michael X]

This is a captivating poem, in form and flow, detail is nicely laid out,
surely draws the reader to ponder, with the passionate, complex depth, Wow,

[Valorie J. Shearer]

Interesting write with nice flow.. I like the title. Take care~~~

[Stephanie]

so, i know we already discussed this...but i just wanted to say "well done". and i've said it before, and of course i'll say it again...you're an amazing writer. don't underestimate what you're capable of.

[Alessander]

I commend you for taking up the cause (formalism), but sometimes the syntax is disjointed or the diction is too archaic (along with the "do" filler). If you want to know where exactly, just message me. On the other hand, you really keep with the structure and use true rhymes and you make an attempt to do something other than simply go on about yourself - very rare for someone your age (just take a browse at all these Plaths/Bukowski wannabees). Anyhow, that's merely my take. Interesting title;)

[Noël Dior]

this is amazing. a sonnet? I couldn't even begin to attempt one. very well done, I love it. =]

[Kyle A. Smith]

wow so intuitive my friend
That flow is amazing.
even though i never experimented in sonnet...
I can tell that this is like...I can't even explain it...
Something that you are so proud of
The message is amazing.