Changing Times

sonnet

 

 

Changing times

 

Perverse and foolish, discontent.

Naïve but far from innocent

the bored young people of today

 undisciplined in any way.

 Seeking always new sensations

 which might cure their chronic boredom.

Stirring up passing emotions.

Pursuing gluttony and whoredom.

The wheel of fate will slowly turn

 repeating ancient history.

 An age of discipline return

 Curtailing excess liberty

Men swing between the two extremes

and always have done so it seems.

 

3-Mar-08

Reviews

[deadlife]

A great write Sir.
I love this.
Thank you for sharing.
Knowledgeable.

Regards
rupam

[Matt Penrose]

Really enjoyed this poem; its use of lovely rhythm combined with meaning which we all know is too true makes for a quite powerful read. Excellent work. Keep it up. ;-)

[Brenda Sue]

We do always seem to all to extremes, I guess it is in our nature. Very well written and a great message. Beautifully penned. Great job.