A LEADING MAN

                                                                    

the lonely plight  

of a dissident man

a single lucent light Fueled bright in the night

flowing with pontification and foresight

a crowd it incites

this mass devoted to their leaders spite

the light of one

the spark of another

forming the glow

of a stagnant umbra

this path of no resistance

is the wicked path at our insistence

it Juggles through the past

navigates the lost

untwists the fray

it is the sound that will not settle

a growl of medal

a clink and a rattle

the sound of chain

that engraves a pain

a gun on your temple with a pulled trigger

the blood in you ears that is fear simple fear

a stab and a twist of a knife named redemption

the next stick leads to your suffocation

and now you understand how easily we shatter

our disappearance so final a matter

gods spell is knocking

loyal, dead and forgiving

the answer is a doorbell

unfeigned by heaven or hell

we abide times insight

waiting for a green light

a moment of enchantment

one final choice to exit

the one last chance

and were destined for happenstance  

as the rattlesnake stance

warns and demands  

ruling their charmer

into an alliance

the masses expand

for the malice at hand

arousing a jump in the fire

as the mob grows vulgar

alarming numbers

fall in shoulder to shoulder

follow the flock

a parade in sync

The fall of one

The march of another

Until we no longer struggle

Terry D’ArcyRyan

Author's Note

The human condition. I wrote this after watching the news. I rarely watch TV let alone the news. When I want to remember the world is in trouble I can take a walk just outside to the nearest corner and view the downfall of western civilization. If you are still reading this thank you and God Bless

Reviews

[KCthelastboyscout]

Very dark and insightful.but also meaningful.only a woman can see clearly man's struggle in darkness

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

This is inspired by what random folks call the new. I try to stay away from watching such garbage. Man or Woman it is right in front of us. A lot of problems without solutions, the human condition.
Thank you for the great review.

Sheer Terror

[Davidgeo]

Are you a fan of a band called Tool by any chance?

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Again with the tool reference. My son says that it's a compliment. I hardly listen to them I do like the song "Sober" for its surreal and shock value.
I am a "Pink Floyd or Metallica " girl. So what is it about this piece that makes you say that ?

[Davidgeo]

It really is a compliment for any kind of writer. They indeed are a heavier sounding sound but don't let that fool you. Look closer.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Profound and ominous write and images. So relevant and resonant. We are caged, bar-coded and conditioned for violence, a nasty, lethal mixture. Is it a bleak episode, or is it the end? Excellent, eloquent, impassioned poem.

[CAPOLAVORO]

A brilliant piece sheerterror. I always like how you see the world that way.

Sincerely,
CAPOLAVORO

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Capolavoro, thank you so much for taking the time to read and review my poetry it is greatly appreciated. I barely find the time after working to even post. Thank You

Sheer Terror

[Harley Quinn]

I always enjoy your writing SheerTerror. You have a lot of talent.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Snow Angel, I am flattered that you enjoy my work thank you for the outstanding review

Sheer Terror

[Carol Cashes]

This entire piece is truth - unvarnished yet eloquent, slightly vague but no mistaking who:

I. Loved. This.

Truest words: "this path of no resistance
is the wicked path at our insistence"

We assume others will fight the good fight, but there are never enough. I honestly believe that 100 men standing up are 100 times more powerful than 1 organization of 100 men. The solitary man standing up for right should be an inspiration. Unfortunately, the powers that be will discredit him by any means possible, and the masses, tired and confused, allow it.

Awesome piece, hands down the best I've read in a while.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Carol, Wow what an amazing review. This piece stems from the news playing in the background as I was working on something else. I find the news and politics unbearable its all lies and propaganda.
This is heavily influenced by and dedicated to the lies and propaganda vomiting from the television.
Thank you Carole for taking the time and leaving such an extraordinary review.

Sheer Terror

Sheer Terror

[Brent]

The human condition is not so much to live as long as possible, but to outlive everyone else. We protect our thoughts and ideas by all means necessary, at the cost of creating a more open and supportive society. I, too, almost never watch the news because it will upset me about the state of the world.

When logic conquers emotion and hope overrules fear, maybe things will be better.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Brent, you are right about hope and fear. Hope is the bravest strongest thing we can teach the younger generation and to be fearless. Nothing will ever change until we demand change and the
generation coming up take the next step and live in a state of indifference and tolerance. Thank you for taking the time to read and leave a review.

Sheer Terror

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we should learn from history....and instead we just repeat the rage, the hate----the divisions....humanity keeps suffering and only we have the power to stop it and create peace...

an important write here.
j.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

It is a struggle not to become a product of your environment. keep in mind there no longer seems to be a middle class there are the rich and there is
poverty. the lack of resources can lead a man to acts unthinkable for survival to addictions for temporary peace of mind. These circumstances leave us vulnerable to the shine or power of the rise and fall of leaders wanting to belong to a better way. The path of no resistance is the wicked path at our insistence. There is so much to be said and done for man to find his grace. Thank you for reading and leaving a review.

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are filled with real and life and truth my friend.
"The fall of one
The march of another
Until we no longer struggle "
When we all become sheep. What will be left? Powerful and worthwhile words written. Better to be the free beast than the cattle led to the slaughter. Thank you my friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Coyote, I may have gotten very serious over this one It was exhausting. As always thank you for your thoughts and great review.

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my honor and you are welcome.

[Raven Moonchild]

(applauds) Fantastic poem, mate!!! :D

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Raven Moonchild, I am thrilled you enjoy this it is a hard concept to put into words. Thank you for taking the time to read and right.

Sheer Terror

[Raven Moonchild]

Thank you for sharing your amazing mind, mate. :)