~Save Yourself~

Music prompt~ Save Me-Dave Matthews

Don't drink the kool-aid

   there's blood in the water

the division doesn't add up

    it's not a religion

 no need to en-mass

    choking down false witnesses

genuflecting to gods inquisitions

follow in the footpath of another

and you'll stumble as

    we all fall down, save yourself

before we're all far too gone, 

   direct me to the wine deep in the ground

vines of self verity and wisdom

      step into the light, save me, save yourself

 If you don't due the offering plate

   your legs will work just the same without strings

 

         save me from the faith of blind men talking

        to dance amongt the ashes anointed with poetry

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

"save me from the faith of blind men talking
to dance amongt the ashes anointed with poetry"
I like your thoughts and wisdom. Better to walk alone than follow the cattle to slaughter. Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thanks Coyote, means a lot coming from you.

[Ravyne Hawke]

beautiful and profound.. enjoyed the religious metaphor through out.

[Frieda P]

Thrilled you did Lori, thanks muchly. :-)

[Baby Ricochet]

AH. A bit of the spiritual. Great work Frieda

[Frieda P]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Another profound piece of writing... united we do stand but we also have to face certain things alone in order to bring strength to humanity.

[Frieda P]

Yep, you got it Dale, thanks my friend.

[kublakhan27]

I wish I was in a quieter place right now cuz I can't fully absorb a piece such as this without total silence ;P It's certainly one of your more philosophical pieces...there's a lot to take in and think about here...when's the last time I sent you to a dictionary? You do it to me with pretty much every piece you write now ;) Great work my dear xo

[Frieda P]

What threw you, genuflect, you must not be Catholic, they want you on your knees, just saying. ;-) Grazie milli Benji!

[kublakhan27]

Actually I am, and I know a lot of the terms but I didn't recognize that one haha Do YOU want me on my knees Mrs.R? ;P

[Frieda P]

Ha, you know this is on live feed right?!! ;-P

[kublakhan27]

Haha yes, but everyone tells me I think too much so I just threw caution to the wind and said it ;P

[Cool Handless Luke]

You will not go to heaven just by following man. It is true. I love the Jim Jones reference. A very thought provoking piece Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Jazzed you enjoyed this one Luke, thanks.

[Cool Handless Luke]

You're welcome

[Dr. Wood ?]

I don't care what the others are saying about you..I think you are a great poet....Ha ha.....But I also have to say that Dave Mathews is NOT HUGE in the UK.....WHY?......I think it must be something to do with The Space Between English folks ears

[Frieda P]

Hmmm not sure what that's supposed to mean you jokester, nice to see you again Dr.!

[Dr. Wood ?]

Ah...I thought you might be a big Dave Mathews fan.......If not......Look up 'THE SPACE BETWEEN' by the dave mathews band on utube and prepare to be blown away

[Frieda P]

I know it well, have his solo in my favorites....

[Dr. Wood ?]

then please ignore my poor attempt at humour in my review..I promise to be 100% serious from NOW on..I am cured

[Frieda P]

Pfft, you serious, never,....I just didn't get it, and it was a bad day on live feed here so, just be yourself!

[Dr. Wood ?]

Do you realise that an 'AIRPLANE'flying at 30.000 feet could easily run into the top of Mount Everest....Oh I like this new ME

[Frieda P]

Can't say that I've thought about it Dr, but I'm sure you'll write something appropriate, are we reinventing ourselves?

[Dr. Wood ?]

nah...only joshing gal

[Rita L. Sev]

"Save me from the faith of blind men talking..."

This line alone speaks a world of wisdom. We must be our own salvation - finding the path that will set us free. Wonderful poetry, Frieda!

[Frieda P]

Thanks Rita, glad you enjoyed this one!

[Sirius King]

You are the only one responsible for you_ save yourself

love it

[Frieda P]

Thanks Serenus.

[emmajoy]

' .. direct me to the wine deep in the ground ~ vines of self verity and wisdom .. '

Tis too easy to follow, saves one from thinking, for having to make choices. Sheep follow, donkeys bray, rabbits jump about to show off. Better walk your own path even if it means you get a few kicks or stumble your own steps.. at least you've made your own problems and can shake yourself down. Guess when it comes to it, it means 'I'm proud to be me, sooooo ..?!'

Your writing so often makes a head think and a body give a knee-jerk reaction that eventually settles into something more refined and real. Thank you, Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Your review made me smile petal. :-) Sheep follow yes, only good for restless nights if that! Hope that knee-jerk didn't do much damage Emma. x

[emmajoy]

Good, you know I aim to do that to you, come hell and high water .. or whatever the saying is. Restless nights .. oh my! As for the damage.. bring on the legal men! Off to watch the Canadian grand prix now.. back soon. :)

[Frieda P]

Ha yes come hell or high water, never sure what it means though...enjoy the race! :-)

[lee von cleef]

Your are good at opening our hearts, letting the spirit flow in, Dang and that was one of my definitions of a Yankee ( They only reach out if a string is attached) You must be eating your greens and grits.

[Frieda P]

What a lovely thing to say lee, thanks so much. Ha grits, not so much.