Swatting the Fly

Swatting the Fly

 

He was little, I think his words exceeded him, even.

It was a fine stitch, when it came to word and wisdom

Much becoming, about him

to think there was a man who may have worn

the cape of altruism.

 

I was so sure it did not exist, in so literary a term…

that as I had meant it.

 

I had killed without purpose, out of annoyance.

 

and in realizing this, I recoiled my fist.

 

But this sense of entitlement rang out before us.

The bells which ring in the Darkest chapel.

 

To kill and to be forgiven by one’s self,

 

is Human.

 

We would not exist without this concept, ponder it.

We have all killed and been forgiven, by ourselves.

 

This does not bare the purpose of pain or blame or skepticism

simply this:

you cannot hate what you understand,

and I know deep down you understand,

I simply ask that you think about it.

Author's Note

I'd like to know if this makes any sense

Reviews

[WhiteWillow]

A thought-provoking piece. Think, then act. We have all been taught this, and yet, in our daily haste, this lesson is lost on us. It also speaks to the lesson of regarding all life as equal, regardless of size or form. Excellent write.

[Larry Dyson]

Yes . it makes perfect sense.. in that actions without thought govern us a large part of the time..but what of the first time the action is performed...perhaps our parents taught us to forgive our action?..Laury

[S.R. Madeline]

Thanks for the thoughts, it is a rather dark concept but it makes for an interesting discussion! :D

[Rufus "Mr Blaque" Lacy,..]

I really like the flow of your poem, fighting with internal demons can take a toll, but to me the last line throws me off. Are you going to add to the poem? or has it ended.

[S.R. Madeline]

Thanks, I tried to leave it somewhat open-ended so that the audience can think it over and decide for themselves but I'll definitely work it over again. Thanks so much!