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

[Cory Barrett]

I cling to poetry like this. I love the personification used here, I think it is quite wonderful.

[Frieda P]

What a touching sentiment, thanks so much Streamline.

[Baby Ricochet]

Holy s**t its raining mad dogs and Englishmen up in here

[Frieda P]

Ha back to it's raining men again....thanks Baby.

[redzone]

With everyone one all America American with J4 tomorrow, i invite all to read the Speech by Frederick Douglas, "What To The Slave Is Your Fourth Of July". While written in the late 1850s, it is as relevant and true today as then!!

Frieda, clapping here for your courageous poem cause it is right on time and as good as it is, only touches this issue and the depth of continues today ... what a lie, "post racial society "... . Sing it Frieda (and yes it sounds sweet ) I'll join you in the chorus ... the list of reasons for why i appreciate and love you just gets longer my sweet friend ... good touch with the Beetles song ... xoxo

~~redzone

[Frieda P]

Thanks for your kind words and the head's up, I'll have to give it a read Curt, enjoy your holiday my sweet friend! xo

[Butch Decatoria]

Great write, like the comparison between a storm and vicious dogs. Like it.

[Frieda P]

It's been storming here since yesterday like crazy, had to write something apropos...thanks so much PF.

[Butch Decatoria]

Well I hope the sun shines for you soon, it doesn't rain forever...welcome Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Wish we could say the same for intolerance! Thanks again PF.

[Butch Decatoria]

Yup, very welcome.

[Scott Metro]

What's yours is mine....give me some of what you have and things will be even.
Oh dear...

Scotty

[Frieda P]

WHAT? ;)

[Scott Metro]

Not important. Acceptance is a matter of degrees..would you accept someone with open arms that stole from you all the time..? or constantly blamed you for all the bad things that happened to them..?
Just saying....
xo

[Frieda P]

I think that's a whole different poem........

[Scott Metro]

OH...OK...LOL

[Frieda P]

You can write that one Scott. ;)

[Scott Metro]

Wish I could....not much creative thinking going on here...a bit of a dry spell.
Maybe someday...hah
S.
xo

[Frieda P]

It's that all consuming love life of yours ;)

[Scott Metro]

..as Sybil might say.."I KNOW...I KNOW"!!
:)
S................

[Pryde Foltz]

indifference got a standing ovation
ravaging conformity's tempestuous upheaval
dawn's bias threshold took cover…

Understanding the foibles of our own ego leads one to forgive them in others … leads to peace. Fantastic write, divine Ms. Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Pryde, muchly appreciated.

[Ayushi]

This is too modest. Indifference is everywhere in the world and you have pointed to it so well.

[Frieda P]

Unfortunately it is, thanks Ayushi.

[willweb]

This poem was angry and barked loud today. Not really sure what or who this concerns, but it was really very good.

[Frieda P]

No one in particular Will, just ignorance & intolerance...thanks.

[Avinash]

Political and Social reality of our times in your signature style.. I'm in awe like always. :)

[Frieda P]

You're too kind Avinash, thanks so much :)