Skyscrapers Never Touch the Sky

Reaching up for heaven.

Monuments of 9/11.

Rancid rain falls to the ground.

Returning from whence it came to plummet again elsewhere.

Laughing on the outside whilst crying on the inside.

Elevators that never reach the top.

Catatonic cats stalking.

Shrouded in colorful, entertaining mysteries of the jungle.

The river runs but is caught by the sea where 'tis emptied.

Dancing 'neath the e'er-lowering, lamenting limbo stick.

Squeaking by like machiavellian mice.

Constantly closing in as a vicious vice.

Running out of pigment that colors.

Painted into a corner with no way out.

Lollipops on sassy sticks.

Lives churning like abominable ants.

The folly of man revealed.

Generations crying out for antidote.

Dark day of reckoning comes like a kinetic kleptomaniac.

Things aren't always as they appear.

Highways with no exits.

Twisted facades in funhouse mirrors.

Artificial sweeteners.

Cloaked in devious deception.

Even scales don't tell fibs.

Triple-knots coming undone.

Midgets in palsied, parabolic, platform shoes.

Adorned with turbans and riding atop the backs of captive camels.

Wolves in sheep's clothing.

Twirling a ballistic ballet.

Guided by misplaced anger.

Glistening glass that goads.

Stretching sarcastically.

Always returning to the foundations that support.

You cannot live a lie,

always wondering why ...

... skyscrapers never touch the sky ...

Reviews

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

A profoundly prophetic statement on your part: "Things aren't always as they appear." ... Personally, I have never believed that the Twin Towers were attacked and brought down by terrorists of any religion or national origin ... It is all too coincidental that these buildings fell in identically the same manner that buildings rigged for demolition fall on a planned basis ... In fact, at least one of the buildings that fell was on record as being scheduled for demolition ... Go figure that one ... Our government needed an alleged incident of aggression against America that could and would immediately incite the American people to support and tolerate another war and the invasion of Afghanistan ... For what true purpose? ... Us peons will never know the truth ... It is my hope that I have not too badly misinterpreted the message of this very powerful piece of poetry ... Well done Pete ...

[Pete]

thank you Marv. different interpretations of this possible. very interesting thoughts you have on the matter. not the first time i have heard that conspiracy theory. true, we peons will never know the truth and government does like a rallying cry for its actions to stoke the masses. thank you for stopping by & sharing thoughts. appreciated.

[Mustafa]

Well Pete, a great poem with a deep meaningful title, bravo:))

[Pete]

thank you Mustafa for the kind comment. it is appreciated.

[Hebe]

This is outstanding and profound, i got goosebumps reading this. It touches the darkness of that day in so many ways....fear, doubt, panic, it's a masterpiece Pete!

[Pete]

thank you Hebe. appreciate your thoughts as always.

[Carol Phelan Aebby]

Truth flowing unhindered from soul to pen brings food for thought and leads the reader to Awareness. It takes courage to stand outside alone and see with a clarity of vision. "Skyscrapers Never Touch the Sky" is a masterpiece!

Wishing you a creative and blissful weekend!

With respect and smiles,

Carol Phelan Aebby

[Pete]

thank you Carol. your reviewing is well appreciated. please allow me a little time to return the courtesy as i have fallen behind a bit in my reading. so glad you stopped by for a read!

[Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ..]

Greetings to the Sovereign Lord Poet of this Poetic Castle.
"Skyscrapers Never Touch the Sky" is an impressive title that leads the exquisite lines of its text.
I have enjoyed the reading of a poetic-politic-philosophic masterpiece for its subject dealt, its lexis, imagery; logical presentation, and poetic sustainability.
A historic golden page to enrich the treasure of Poetry.

Much gratitude to the author for this courageous posting.

Most reverent and appreciatively,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

[Pete]

thank you sir. such kind commentary. much appreciated.