Poetic justice myths

dark blank pages, in my soul's view

written in reasoning's default

Greek tragedies off the ledge

calculating a mindless scream

whispered under dispensation's breath

climbing the allotted wall's ballot

of poetic justice's myths 

indulgences of the spirit kind proselytized 

dealing out awards for time shares

permission granted, courtesy of unrest

brass tacks on the deck of substance

matters not the actualization

real world spun on a dime

leaving no time for still life's induction

corruption in tradition's regulations

installation's selection institutionalized 

confinement in loss of gray density

nothing lasts forever, so says the rain... 

Author's Note

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

You are definitely back Mrs.R...your poems are always the toughest for me to review because it's so hard to find the words to articulate how they make me feel...you know I hold your words close to my heart though, I always have...I couldn't help but smile at the Greek tragedy reference ;) The last line is a knockout. What more can I say, you never fail to enforce the reasons as to why you're my favourite poet :) xo

[Frieda P]

Oh Benji, you're definitely getting a squishy hug and sloppy kiss for this one! Mwah! :) xo

[kublakhan27]

Haha I'll be waiting patiently Mrs.R, mwah ;) xo

[Tam Warink]

I like the way this starts with the "dark blank pages." It sets up the possibility that it's being written in a palette of day-glow ink beneath an ultraviolet light. A mind on the ledge of insanity, "calculating a mindless scream." Whoa! ...gives me the shivers. Then there is this segmented worm:

real world spun on a dime
leaving no time for still life's induction
corruption in tradition's regulations
installation's selection institutionalized

..it writhes as though in need of "institutionalized confinement." It defers burrowing into that "gray density"; perhaps because it's hard to swim in - and besides, it talks to the rain and "nothing lasts forever" - "so says the rain."

It's that voodoo that you do so well, Frieda!

100 whispered dispensations

[Frieda P]

How did you know Tam?! Thanks so much, it's always good to read your thoughts, muchly appreciated! Watch it, I might put a spell on you :)

[Tam Warink]

..can you put a spell on me that improves my spelling? I could use that kind of spell! ;-)

[Frieda P]

I was thinking of turning you back into a toad...ha just kidding! ;)

[Tam Warink]

I know that's how you feel but honestly, you're supposed to tell me those pretty lies, remember? ;-)

[MagicAl]

This is a mind blowing poetic genius piece! I love your use of metaphors and the deep underlying meaning.. Thanks for the suggestion Tate! :)

[Frieda P]

Wow, thanks for such a glowing review, muchly appreciated! :)

[A Soap Mess Stories]

life is a struggle as we come to terms with it...love the music

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Starrleena...

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

I would have better understood this poetry if it had been punctuated. I have trouble reading a continuous flow of words without stops or capitalisations. Not sure what the message is.
Sorry can't give a better comment.

[Frieda P]

I don't tend to use a lot of punctuation in my poetry, appreciate your critique and reading M E...

[Baby Ricochet]

There is no poetic justice.

[Frieda P]

I hear ya Baby...thanks.

[Deuces]

Love your use of metaphor, as always. This is a deep piece which anyone with a realistic point of view regarding the world and humanity can relate to. "Dealing out awards for time shares" is classic!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much G...jazz'd you enjoyed!

[Saddam]

Another mind blowing master piece dear. I enjoyed it with all my heart.

[Frieda P]

Thanks for your kind words Ssadd.

[Rita L. Sev]

Frieda, this poem takes the mind and soul on a journey, a search for truth and sanctuary in a world full of platitudes... and yet, we find hope in the rain... Amazing poetry.

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille Rita, I'm so glad you made that connection.

[Penny]

I read the whole poem and I think I am too rookie a poet to review a masterpiece like this.

[Frieda P]

Very kind of you to say Penny, thanks for you visit & review.

[Penny]

I feel honoured.