but who's watching them

but who's watching them

 

 

 

sordid smiles

the monster within

often conquered, rears its ugly head

once again,

the giant eye of hypocrisy

a cyclops of abandonment

 

people are consumed

by its unwillingness to concede

to accede to proceed

without obliterating feet

paws, 

claws

or clauses 

to intervene with heart

a be the necessary part

of the solution

 

it is meant to be...

 

 

erin-cilberto

2/8/19

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

It takes an Honorable Person to help the People. We trusted the Scrolls where Mankind would benefit for a fair and prosperous Life. However, Greed is a Monster that should only be hung from Trees on Halloween.
Only then when Autumn Winds carry the Corpse(s) of Evil and selfish people enter into a Place where they would be justly dealt the same end... will we begin to build a New and better Foundation of Freedom from Tyranny. Amen

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and Amen to what you say here, Pat,
j.

[gram linski]

The capitalist monster will devour us all who is watching the watchers, other watchers, that's who, good poem j.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so true, gram...thank you,
j.

[Cassie]

True that some people want to remain relevant by providing a solution that is not workable at that time

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is true..thank you for your visit and words, Cassie,
j.

[Beccy]

Lately, we seemed to be heading for the abyss at breakneck speed, and you articulate so very well what many of us feel. But of course, the domination by the monstrous few over the many, has been a blight on the society of mankind since the first recorded history.

You pose the question, 'Who's watching them?' We are, is the answer; but there is also a higher hand at work who might one day do a little more than stand idly by.

Beccy.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your insightful words, Beccy,
j.

[kentuck14]

Your work reminds me of what I believe is "language" poetry. Hey, I could be wrong?!
This reminds me of a 'dance.' I will have to admit that the 2nd stanza throws me! It's like when my double knotted shoelaces don't come undone as they should (according to my plan). This is not to say I don't appreciate your poem . . . only that I'm a bit mystified.
Tom

[jacob erin-cilberto]

think of Steppenwolf's song "Monster"--
was reflecting on how appropriate it is today..,
read morethink of Steppenwolf's song "Monster"--
was reflecting on how appropriate it is today..,
thank you for the read and comment, Tom,
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

They say there is a bit of larceny in us all and perhaps that is true. The fact is we all are part of the solution...and part of the problem. It seems never the twain shall meet. Loved the scattered rhyme and wordplay here. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Lydi
j.

[Tom]

Gotta be true to ourself and not just sit back to allow the fickle, facetious voice of irrationality override!

A contemplative, contemporary communique Jacob!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Tom.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

We the people need to take time to ponder our part in a society that allows us to mold our world and preserve the freedom to choose and protect our liberties. Truly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so true, Pat,
thank you,
j.

[Cherrie Palmer]

A great message.
Few want to be the necessary part of the solution. Most hope someone else will take a stand for them.
I hope the sleeping giant wakes once more.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so do i, Cherrie...
so do i....

thank you for your words,
j.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

“Treatise on the Steppenwolf” , ..the beast within us ,unforgettably described by Hesse in his novel, and by you in this dramatic work j. Beware the things that go bump in the night, the “monstrous” nature of man rises. Stellar metaphor and imagery. Hatred, bloodlust, aggression, rage, intolerance, warp our vision and perception, like the one-eyed Cyclops. You give us the visual of people consumed, paws and claws obliterating all in an armageddon. The line drawn in the sand is fixed. God help us all.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your very kind review, Annette,
j.