Evolution Of The Four Horsemen

Just some strong thoughts I have

 

Unleashed through the gates of a scroll

The product of man’s destructive force

Continuing their ride from decade to decade

Gaining momentum from all the blood sweat and tears

Of those who have no choice but to serve you.

 

The first riding in on his white horse

I’m only guessing it’s to look like the hero

All the while you use your bow and arrow to conquer

Everything your evil heart desires

And wearing that crown like you’re the King

Of knowing what best for the world.

 

Out of the shadows comes the second

On a horse of red to hide the blood you shed

With that mighty sword held so high

Letting us think war is the only way

But deep inside your twisted mind

It’s a game of revenge with money on the side.

 

Now here comes the one riding his black horse

With that scale always tipped one way

Weighted down with money, power and fame

Not giving justice a chance to balance

So I guess the little guy now pays for your crime

Since he can’t afford anything else.

 

We can’t forget the one who brings up the rear

Riding on a horse so pale since death is near

As a great nation built on truth, justice and freedom

Slowly loses its heartbeat and gasps for air

With the last chance being life support

Until the power goes ___________OUT.

 

I guess so much for the separation of church and state

As you can plainly see that The Four Horseman

That started from biblical times has evolved

Into a Government thing.

 

 

Reviews

[kewlbluetiger]

Nice write, made me think a bit- especially when you made the connection at the end. Love the biblical interpretations / metaphors which drive a pretty strong message about our government. Good stuff.

[mR668]

Excellent excellent write! I love the concept & use of the Four Horsemen as it relates to todays society! Again excellent writing!

[An owl on the moon]

Brilliant expression of what was/ what is... Capturing the sense of the biblical account and seeing it come to life before us. Well done!

[Legion]

I find great comfort in knowing that I am not the only one feeling much the same way. Well done. A few grammatical flaws here and there, but nothing that takes away from the meaning intended. Funny, I have been having thoughts about a piece on the four horsemen as well, but mine was going to be humorous. The bottom line of it all was that they had missplaced their horses and had to settle for riding something else (like ostriches or camels), but it only makes them look ridiculous and they spend most of the story pouting about it. Anyway, thanks for sharing.

[Anastasia Starlena]

Great piece so very true. Excellent thought process.

[LonelySoul]

holding the reins of such a horse,lighting the night with such a bright smile,quelling the fears of darkness and dispare with sweet,but empty words,like a lullaby whispered into the sleeping ears of children,lost in the nightmares of reality,our government continues to spread and smear,hate, fear and greed with the blood of it's people,and the lives of his children will have no tomorrow...

[Lizanne]

This is a wonderful write. Very intelligently descriptive, to me it is definitely the world today. Nostradamus would envy your "quadrants". Held my attention from the start.

[ANNA]

Very capivating Dale! You have this talent where you can write on any topic and I admire you poetry and the power to lift up poeple frowns! Thank s for sharing, Very sorry it took so long to review.

Much love n respect,
Anna

[Emily B]

a subject that has captivated through the ages, and yet, you still make it gallop off the page. . .

[J.Black]

Hmmm interesting, this is quite powerful to be honest. I never quite much thought about these Four Horsemen the way you did . . . but when it all comes down to the end, you opened my eyes to something new!

"I guess so much for the separation of church and state
As you can plainly see that The Four Horseman
That started from biblical times has evolved
Into a government thing."

I love this ending how it's left to make the reader really think about this! Well done!