Reigning mad dogs...

...and the skies opened

    to an enormous clap of discrimination

pouring distinct praises on the chosen, 

    individual merit floated in dark gutters

      bolts of bigotry and hailing hatred

injustice teemed in inequity's intolerant lightning  

           indifference got a standing ovation 

ravaging conformity's tempestuous upheaval

         dawn's bias threshold took cover...

       ~ the day howling mad dogs reigned 

Author's Note

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

You still manage to surprise me after all this time Mrs.R, not because of the subject matter cuz you've already proven you can tackle any topic, but the ways you get your messages across is truly something to behold. Distinct praises on the chosen, and the chosen only...it is unsettling to wonder who does the choosing, and what if it's society itself? Indifference's standing ovation underscores that feeling of unease all the more. This piece reminded me of the Dogs Of War by Floyd...prejudice and war are not unlike each other in my mind. You never fail to leave me feeling enlightened in the wake of a new poem...brilliant :) xo

[Frieda P]

Awh Benji, thanks you're too good to me...and you know that's Mrs R's job sillyhead. ;) And wow, Floyd...I'm humbled! :) xo

[kublakhan27]

You deserve every compliment Mrs.R ;) xo

[Lydia Shutter]

Unfortunately, in today's climate, your words are not far from the truth, Frieda. The bigotry and prejudice in our country against sexual preference, religion, and skin color has changed through the years, but it is still alive....which is disturbing. Very powerful poetry. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Very unfortunate, it's handed down most times, thanks for your thoughts Lydikey.

[MsJewel]

I can see why this has the number one spot on the site...Frieda you have outdone yourself. Your use of metaphor is absolutely brilliant. I can't pick my favorite line - they are all my favorite. A masterpiece in writing lovely lady!

:) Julie

[Frieda P]

You've made my day Julie, your kind words humble me, thanks so much! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You made your point using powerful words and quotes. Fight for fairness and equality is a never ending battle. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Frieda, your word choice here is genius. I love to read what is floating around in that mind of yours. It is short, but infinitely awesome. Thank you for sharing is one. "ravaging conformities tempestuous upheaval/ dawn's bias's thresholds took cover" and the title... "Reigning mad dogs" I love, love, love this one!

[Frieda P]

Woo, thanks so much, this made my day Star! My mind is a dangerous place to rummage through...there are warning signs everywhere haha ;) Grazie mille!

[Leslie Philibert]

like the punctuation here, this gives this the feeling of continium, of flow...

[Frieda P]

Thanks Leslie...

[J. K. Beach]

If this be ranting, let it be said that it was beautiful! Extraordinary words, and true, Lady Bard! May the mad dogs fear and tremble!

[J. K. Beach]

OK. Obviously I need to get some rest. It was lovely, though, you know that, right?

[Frieda P]

My rants aren't usually so purdy, thanks, hope you got some zzz's. :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a storm of hate and prejudice--what a terrific metaphor, Frieda...

so beautifully done...love that song from the White Album...
so you did include the Englishmen with the Mad Dog...:))))

[Frieda P]

Coming from you jacob, that means a lot, thanks.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

frieda...you don't know how good you are...you are such a natural!
but then that is why i like you and your poetry...

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much jacob, you've touched my heart!

[AprilRN1210]

This is sheer brilliance! I keep reading over and over again.. I love this.... Girl..... Need a new weather woman... Call for cleaning out those gutters, skies full of fluffy clouds of equal opportunities, birds of love and compassion, rainbows of peace, winds of change, bright rays of joy and laughter shining down on beds of beautiful flowers of understanding and acceptance. (at least this happens on Sesame Street..lol)

Did I say I love this?

[Frieda P]

Wow thanks April, that woke me, better than my coffee! Sesame Street, hmm, even that's changing, what's the world coming to when Cookie Monster, can't have a flippin cookie! ;)

[AprilRN1210]

I know right! Crazy what this world is coming to! well good morning to ya ma'am!

[AprilRN1210]

you know I LOVE your work!!! You are by far one of my FAVORITE authors on here:)

[Frieda P]

Woo doing the happy dance, thanks again! :)

[AprilRN1210]

now, can you make it rain men? then I might dance with ya...:)

[Frieda P]

If only....had that song stuck in my head yesterday, thanks a lot April! ;P

[AprilRN1210]

Lmaooo... wahooo!