Second hand morals

Suffocated by second hand morals
From the first hand to feed us
Their excuses of misfortune
Fell on deaf ears

Our similarities to them are replaced 
By an absolute contempt for their ways
In feather beds of guilt fed fears
Home pressures were rising

Engulfed in the actions of another
And struggling for an identity
We almost gave in
To obese activities

Equate our efforts forth 
To that of slaves
After breaking free
Into a liberated new world

The past resulted in deformities
From our addicted ancestors
But we’ve broken free
And breathtaking experiences await us

Reviews

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I think you are right. So much of what we base "wrong and right" on come from our upbringing. Of course, as we grow older, we start to come to our own conclusions on the perception of morality. When we "break free", as you said, then yes, we are no longer bound to the limitations of our inherit fear, but finally find our own freedom of self. Very inspiring read!

[Skuldaegz]

I like the messages here. Good stuff. We made mistakes in the past that our decedents have to deal with, but we are ultimately in control of where we are going, despite where we are from.

[TL Boehm]

The past resulted in deformities
From our addicted ancestors
But we’ve broken free
And breathtaking experiences await us
This spoke volumes to me. Our values must be internalized or we suffer. I believe this. when we finally 'get it' we are able to break fee. Well penned.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Second Hand Morals...
Sometimes it is true. Morals are not really what we are talking about when we say "do this" or "do that"...More on identity...the name, and not the values we have to base from our conscience.

"The past resulted in deformities
From our addicted ancestors
But we’ve broken free
And breathtaking experiences await us."

Do what makes you happy without hurting others. That's moral.
Thanks for sharing this.

[eglantine]

great title, stimulate

[Bewitching Sensations]

i agree .. as i grew up and married in a strict cult and when i broke free and left it all behind.... it was amazing

[de_maruf]

good work

[layla]

this inspires me! So many ideas have generated from this piece! Another amazing write! I enjoy so much readying your poetry!

[That_Girl]

This is something to be proud of! You're right, it is quite similar to mine... but definitely not worse than mine. I really like this!

"Feather beds of guilt fed fears" LOVE this line! Great job!

[Jasmine]

The journey the poem takes the reader on is hopeful. I'm glad you ended positively.
The first verse was strong, and drew me in.
I'm not sure about the phrase "absolute contempt"... it sounds like your having a conversation, rather than writing a poem, and I feel it breaks up the flow of the words.
Overall a very good poem. And, welcome to WritersCafe :)