ENTROPY

en·tro·py ˈentrəpē/-lack of order or predictability; gradual decline into disorder

                                                                                                                                                                        

caught in the struggle to shine bright

upon the barred ledge

glass slats between the eyes of an iron mask

cut the shapes for new streams of light

twilight unites

these constant rivals in luminescence

surviving the mystery inside stillness

hypocrisies silhouette creating the ties that confine

inseparable unseen companion

the keeper of time

introduces in a constant whisper

a plea for rage to hinder and blind

the simplest answer casts across dark severed lines

 shadows take a bow, urging a curtain call

dark dominates over a phantoms trail

dragging the images of reminisce

hope tumbles and stumbles  

the resemblance of leaves in descent

tossing with the winds erie kiss

ever adrift in the never of nothing at all

 moonlights soft glow

roam a cemented showcase of slivers

thinly threaded beams of silk aspire

motion’s constant weave and web

turning a glimpse into a chain of clarity

crawling beneath an imposing despair

resisting the trade of insight for obscurity

I own this place hidden from shine

perched beside shadows design

inspired by a flicker to dodge and climb

beholding to the feel within a promise

steadily reaching for the light inside

to clear this barred ledge

Terry D’Arcy-Ryan

   

           

                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                

                                                                                                            

               Anyone in a free society where the laws are unjust has an obligation to break the law...

                                                                                                                               Henry David Thoreau

                                                               

                                                                                                     

Author's Note

Entropy is written and inspired from a long look into the dark, the light, the nothing, the struggle of good and evil making its way into my prison cell, a system that can see in only the black and the white, while paying well the side of depravity. If you are still reading I Thank You and God Bless.

en·tro·py
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PHYSICS, a thermodynamic quantity representing the unavailability of a system's thermal energy for conversion into mechanical work, often interpreted as the degree of disorder or randomness in the system.

Reviews

[Alao Taiwo]

these expressions for me vividly suggest the title: entropy
and they're beautiful

the struggle to shine bright
plea for rage to hinder and blind
shadows... urging a curtain call
hope tumbles and stumbles
this place hidden from shine

[Davidgeo]

Your writing is aggressive. I like that.

The opening reminded me of the 'double slit' experiment.

". . .the mystery inside stillness" you obviously are a fan of physics.

The rest of my interpretation gets kinda deviant. For the sake of the innocent I will not elaborate further.

You write good Sheer Terror... I'm definitely a fan of yours.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Mr Davidburg, in prison there are times when when one is locked down to their cell 23 hours out of the day. The moments tick by mundane as you observe the way the sunlight lays at your window ledge through the menagerie of an unpenetrateable window. At the very moment of watching how the light deviates to reach you, it is the essence here where you must understand and question the very spark of power that pushes the cogs that controls your every movement. Let them control, push every motion, let them be envious of what they will never control. The light, the dark, the power to see far beyond these walls, my mind is always free. Every morning and every night I am reminded that there is something bigger and more powerful than the machine.

Sheer Terror

[Davidgeo]

That is some pretty interesting s**t to ponder. I'm gonna have to get back to you on this... I need to refine my thoughts on the matter first. You brought up a whole lot of stuff.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

It's all good. I maybe a little too intense. Thank you

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing words and beautiful artwork. A outstanding poem my friend.
Coyote

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Coyote, I am thrilled you enjoyed this Thank you for reading and leaving a Review

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

Photos and words. Very worthwhile and you are welcome.

[Re-Pete]

great, great, great. gold, gold and more gold. a resounding OMG! i absolutely love this! awesome word, title, theme, pics and your usual fantastic flair for words. this is an absolute keeper.

don't see how it could get any better.
let it rip baby.
tell it like it is.
what else i could i ask for? ... :)

P.S. I'm in heaven with that Thoreau quote!

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Pete, I normally do not use quotes I was looking for something to help reinforce Entropy is the breakdown of our system the chaos. When I found this quote I thought about you I knew you would enjoy it. I do think its a bit rebellious for Thoreau. Thanky you

Sheer Terror

[Re-Pete]

thoreau was a rebel (hated the system) - refused to pay the poll tax and spent a night in jail thumbing his nose at a government using money for unjust things (war with mexico & supporting slavery laws, etc.)

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Well, I will have to check it out. I don't know enough about him. The quote is interesting because the way he writes break the law, I get the feeling of a rebel, or it could be to reform the laws. Either way im going to read about him. Thank you Pete

[Re-Pete]

check out his essay called, Civil Disobedience (which is where the quote you cited comes from, i think ...

[Nipplegrinder]

Well done. I like this a great deal. A thought provoking piece, to be sure.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Thank you I do appreciate your review.

Sheer Terror

[Markus Anthony]

You have an excellent way of creating metaphors and imagery through words! Amazing how a moment of contemplation can bring out such brilliant writing. Kudos!

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Markus, a moment of contemplation is humbling.
Thank you for your amazing review.
read moreMarkus, a moment of contemplation is humbling.
Thank you for your amazing review.

Sheer Terror

[wordman]

don`t we all live there in a weird kinda way

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Wordman, we all build our own prison's. The significant difference is that in prison every decision is made for you and every movement is controlled. Thank you for you keen review.

Sheer Terror

[wordman]

you`re welcome,and you`re right

[danielle.]

Wow! I think this is an excellent piece of writing. I imagine a set of giant cogs that have been set in motion and are now a power unto themselves, beyond our control. Amazing words Terry! Really well conveyed!

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Ellemorell, wow what a stellar review. I wasn't sure about this one, you know how its easy to get lost in something, reviews like yours let me know I found the balance. Thank you

Sheer Terror

[sette]

nice piece of work. thanks for a very informative piece.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Sette, I am glad that you enjoyed this Thank You very much

Sheer Terror

[sette]

you are welcome as always

[JessyJacob]

Thank you for sharing it with me, nice writing.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Thank you for taking the time to read and review it is greatly appreciated

Sheer Terror