Allegory Of Zhavy

A Modern Day Plato Contemplating Life As A Slave

Its here I find myself

Just another man in the cave 

Blinded by darkness

And frightened by light 

Threatened by destiny

To never use my god given gift of sight 

Living in ignorance

With no sense of wrong or right 

Constantly under the shroud of night

Is the only thing true of my life 

Talk of day is only here say

As no one’s ever seen another way 

Who is to blame?

In a place man lacks an identity even a name? 

Who’s responsible for the shame?

Of calling a once wild beast docile and tame?

Author's Note

What do you think?

Reviews

[KWP]

I just read a quote that reminds me of your poem ... 'A sign of intelligence is awareness of one's own ignorance' Nicollo Machiavelli :)
it came to mind as soon as I read it - quite apt. You are only a slave if that's what you believe ... :)

[Davidgeo]

Big fan of Plato are ya? He had a pretty sweet cave so I've heard.

[Zhavy]

Yes sir just trying to spread the word of the light outside, too long I've been living in the dark

[Delmar Cooper]

This has a wonderful rhythm - a constant tempo that is exciting and I enjoyed it. I would, if I was in charge of the world, lose some of the wordiness. But, you are the master of your work, not me, so good on you . Thanks for sharing.

[Zhavy]

The kind words are much appreciated, I will definitely take into consideration for my next ones, thanks again