Common Man

A look at what we are fast becoming.

Tasteless times have laid the either of tomorrow,

Once happy with our lot we now search for more,

Take heed of our inheritance and leave no stone uncovered,

Be well to mind our thoughts and never fail to soar.

 

Breaking lines upon hours of reverence and spoils,

Gathered wishes and dreams do halt a smirking lip,

Seared talents and fingers make marks on pale cheeks,

A fever runs north from root to heart to tip.

 

Goblins roam free among those once innocent,

Devout now again praise all that follow bells,

Stack plate upon plate and wash dirt to the hole,

A gathering army shrivel twice in size one tells.

 

Eager minds with meagre spirits lead us all,

False hope and sex are common to man,

Birds flock and whistle so no ear can close tight,

Swallow all things harsh allow no ban.

 

So long you fool and take your education too,

Shove right and wrong in purses so fat,

Gauge lines to follow ships forth and find,

The truth in mist forever covered in that.

 

Author's Note

Keep an open mind.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

"False hope and sex are common to man,"
A lot of honest words in the poem. Most of us fall to weaknesses and fear. Better to be fearless and crazy then live a dead man life. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Jon Roggie]

I love the last two lines. Might not be the entire story, but they stand alone.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Jon

[MOON]

Poignant write state of the world , a throwaway society. Lovely deep write.

[Emerald Seas]

Humanity is multifaceted. I love reading your work because it brings every aspect into light. Life seems in many ways to be getting uglier, self-centered, greedy. I hate to see it. Trying to raise children that are very socially conscious in this day and age has mixed blessings. I see progress, yet I see other things that give me great concern for their future. Glad to have you back! You make us think deeper thoughts.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

The faster the world moves and trends come and go quicker, it seems to have made many people not open to loyalty... in friendships, relationships or professional connections. Everyone is looking for the quick fix that helps them no matter the cost of their soul.

[Quattro Hall]

I think this would be a good thing to hang in a library. That hole seeing with your mind mentality it gives off. or it did to me. I like it.

[Elizabeth Porterfield]

One must always keep an open mind:) I very much enjoyed this peice, and I must agree that we are indeed coming to be the selfish creatures you've described. Great work:)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Merci!

[Elizabeth Porterfield]

Your very welcome:) I love the French language:)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

mon cher ami, vous êtes les bienvenus et la langue française est quelque chose à aimer comme j'aime toutes les choses

[Elizabeth Porterfield]

I can't speak it tho:( Lol:) may I ask you to repeat that in english?

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

my dear friend, you are welcome and the French language is something to love as I love all things

[Elizabeth Porterfield]

Ahhhh:) it is so beautiful:)

[Jaweena...Eileen Quinta..]

"Tasteless times have laid the either of tomorrow,
Once happy with our lot we now search for more,
Take heed of our inheritance and leave no stone uncovered,
Be well to mind our thoughts and never fail to soar."
-I have always loved your style of writing, choice of words to convey thoughts you ponder upon. It is a complex world we live in...well done.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Robbie~xoxo~]

You never hold back! You have depicted an array of intensity in this piece. Social issues are always teetering on the edge of the good, bad, and ugly....and we must voice our thoughts, which you have done marvelously.

"Breaking lines upon hours of reverence and spoils,

Gathered wishes and dreams do halt a smirking lip,

Seared talents and fingers make marks on pale cheeks,

A fever runs north from root to heart to tip."~Great write!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you