Seven Revisited

A reading

Seven Revisited

To read and hear this poem, please click the link below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWZniKNa7TM&list=UU8rAsV8Dot4MbmtGZOA0UlQ

Seven Revisited is published in Monsters and available from amazon.com

Author's Note

Perhaps it is time we took another look at the sins of ego. Discussion very much welcomed.

Reviews

[redzone]

I enjoy the sound of your voice in these poems Pryde, you do have a reading voice which enhances your words and their meaning.... as for a conversation on ego, sins, etc.. this is a discussion that is definitely needed but also one that does not lend itself to short, or off the cuff answers. But if to actually share and learn things from every angle, then more is required. There are two main approaches to this I think (more, but 2 main ones), idealism that is ideas divorced from the material reality of the real world and materialism, looking and understanding reality and it's changingness and based on this (as best we can at any particular time) changing this reality through action, struggle, etc.

In this materialist view, there is no sin, and no static human nature and so even self and self interests change according to the changes in the world. And further it is not so much as case of know thyself, as it is a confront and change the world and in the process you can and will also change yourself. While on the surface this seems like just verbal changing the order of how you express things, it really is a world of difference and you can really not affect things if just trying to change people's thinking without changing the world that gives rise to this thinking.. in other words, changing reality and changing thinking...

From the time humans started to converse and express themselves to each other in art, language, music etc., there has been debate and struggle over these ideas of knowing and being... I like Marx"s statement that philosophers have only looked to explain the world. The point is to change it!

Just a beginning in this discussion Pryde. The world is indeed a horror for literally billions, and in real need of radical change, including in themselves as well. I live by this point of view: "Fight the power, and transform the people for revolution". All three parts of this view are linked and necessary if we truly want a different and better world...

So I welcome both your views on this (as expressed in your poem and as you have read them) and your invite for there to be much needed discussion on this as well. Maybe, there can be a different culture developed here at WC and all the snarkiness and plagiarism, and innuendo and attacks on people can be done away with so that we can create and enjoy our potential....
~~redzone

[Pryde Foltz]

Here, here, Curt. I will definitely feature your review. I agree we need a revolution … but first the revolution must be felt within. Perhaps there can be some change as we go along, but definitely we must find our finer selves first … wrestle it from the ego. An individual bound to her ego … is easily manipulated … one transcended from ego … impossibly so. History has shown with revolution after coup that nothing changes but the dictator until we learn to rule ourselves.

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing verbal poetry my friend.
Coyote

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Coyote:)

[Brittany Zedalis]

╰☆╮I was obsessed with the seven deadly sins in high school, so I really appreciate how great this poem is. Thank you for sharing it.╰☆╮

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Brittany.

[Ruth]

I love this...ego is more than we think at times...you go beyond the meaning and symbolism and deliver it straight to the soul xo

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Poppy:)

[An owl on the moon]

There is such a fullness.. such a life you share in your words.. and to hear your voice.. your heart share the words.. this only makes it a more beautiful experience.. :)

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Craig:)

[TL Boehm]

exactly. this is a smart write. truthful, powerful - sometimes when we turn things on end we see we have the answer, the cure, the antidote. All within our grasp.

[Pryde Foltz]

So true. Thank you, Tammy.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Almost like a modern take on an ancient idea(l)! well done, a great read.

[Pryde Foltz]

That was the goal. Thank you, Thomas:)

[Avinash]

Wisdom smartly delivered, concisely and eloquently. As your craft grows with style, we will see the arrival of first 'Digital Prophet'. Thanks a lot for inviting.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Avinash. Those would be big cyber boots to fill indeed.

[Jon Roggie]

Nicely phrased, and spoken. I know I suffer from the sins of ego, but try to move past them.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Jon. Glad you enjoyed.

[Sami Khalil]

I heard this short but powerful poem from your magical voice. The wisdom is clear cut about the ego...Excellent...:)........................

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Sami. Were the ancient mystic pointing at the ego when they spoke of the deadly sins? I think so because perhaps if we can transcend beyond, we may be able to discover our authentic selves. Truth and love … they would seem to hand in hand.

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:).......

[Amber Lily]

Beautiful! This really reflects how when we change our moods it's then we realized how blinded we were in the previous mood. You ask yourself, "Why didn't I do this? Why did I do that?" It all seem so clear now that you are in a higher level of thinking than before, until your blinded again in the new mood. Well done and of course your voice sounds great :)

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Amber. You described perfectly the circular nature of the ego and moods.