Blueprint

So many ways to say it...
tossing off without a thought,
"a man's his own worst enemy"
all unquestioning
and any one of us
a victim of perception,
laughing at out careless ghosts
a little while
and sponging tears at night.

The patriarch is back to haunt,
and never knew his power
to turn away.
Never, ever knew.

The victim, hanging to a precipice
with twisted hands,
twisted body slipping
from a lifetime legacy
of twisted worth.

 

Contract in hand...the self is built,
foundation made of pain
and walls of insecurity take form,
designed from plans obscured
by heavy smudges...
product of the soiled fingers of neglect.
Now, the rooftop!
There the view of hopelessness
creates its crowning touch,.
for here is love outdistancing
the child's pursuit.

The sirens call, (the child will play)
and life is ruled by consequence.

Fabricated tyranny?  Oh, yes.
The experts pass a finished product on.
Now chimeras and dragons deal the cards.
The feckless captain of a sinking ship
looks back at his mirage, and shrugs.
His refuge now, escape or death,
and better men will laugh.
        ~
Someone recently spoke of "the fabricated tyranny of that which never existed."  The
implication was that many of us are led by our fears, and give in to them.  I
wanted to ask the question, "Why?" and decided to search for the answer within my
own experience.  The most expedient way for me to do that, was through poetry.  This
was the result.

Reviews

[SHEEMA HUQ]

I like the way you construct the ego and the psychological make up of a human, I very thoughtful piece, here, I enjoyed.

[Lydia Shutter]

While our childhoods are surely part of who we become as adults, I do not believe we can "blame" all our faults on our parents, teachers, friends, or circumstances of youth. Hey, there has to be a statute of limitations even on that if you ask me. Often plans made in youth are torn apart as we mature. That's life. Learning to deal with what comes our way is part of maturity. Not only is there lots of introspection here which I am sure was a catharsis for you, but your words were thought provoking. Good work. Lydi**

[Dean]

Thank you, Lydia

[TL Boehm]

Contract in hand...the self is built,
foundation made of pain
and walls of insecurity take form,
designed from plans obscured
by heavy smudges...
product of the soiled fingers of neglect.

wow. That is introspective, "heavy" writing. Well penned

[Dean]

Thank you for reading

[Marie]

I'd like to think we build ourselves more securely than that.

[Dean]

Perhaps. Leslie's view (below) has validity as well, I believe.

[Leslie Philibert]

a good poem, and very astute. We are all victims of our childhoods, and this weakness is used for commercial and religious reasons to make the wounds we all have even worse. A fine write.

[Dean]

Thanks, Leslie. You are able to give this some codification, which is of value to me.

[Dean]

I don't think "sin" has anything to do with it

[Dean]

what? I had no intention of wanting that!

[Sami Khalil]

The conclusion in the larger picture as individuals or humanity is that we are ruled by fears and our decision makings are affected by those fabricated ones. Some fears are legitimate and some are unfounded. Life is about percentages for you can increase and decrease your chances whether in success or failure or fears( of course the things we can control for some things we can't ) . We can bend reality to our perceptions if we want and change it . People act in their own best interests or countries too for they are often ruled by fears and their perception of reality. The truth is lost many of times in the smoke for someone or some country did not do their own study of facts or truth ...
A very powerful write...:)

[Dean]

perhaps we need to look again at our concept of success?

[Sami Khalil]

I totally agree . Society is made up of individuals and we start with them and build it up. We pass along our concepts to others but in the overall scheme of things are all relative. Materialism these days are too much front and center and that should not be the case at all. I'm more on the spiritual side of wealth and success ...A wonderful conversation with you sir...:)

[Dean]

glad to go on more deeply--anytime

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you kindly...:)

[Emerald Seas]

A deep and powerful writing. I enjoyed this very much.
As one that tends to think of things always with a deeper context than most, this poem resonated with me. Whether my perception is accurate or not, I "see" many that fit your comment "the fabricated tyranny of that which never existed." I believe miscommunication and preconceived ideas are the root of many problems, and people have a tendency to stay within the comfort of their own preconceived notions rather than talk.
"a victim of perception" - great line!

[Dean]

very insightful---and very true. I appreciate your careful read.