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The Authority Of Consequence

Poem By: Scribblings of a middle aged mad man
Poetry


An idiots guide to decision making. View table of contents...

 

Submitted: Apr 6, 2008    Reads: 67    Comments: 5    Likes: 7   


As the sirens and pulsing blue lights of consequence

chase the tail lights of action

I adopt a position of balance

on the unsteady beams of decision

Knowing each step leaves a heavy print

in the goo of time and my existence

Behind me, an unhealthy stack of memories

sways to the winds of conclusion

The breath of termination

always present and threatening the itchy air

Promised visions, dealt as dreams

replay within a timber frame

Again, and again and again


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Comments:

Great choice of words and subject Phillip :)
have a nice day, katie

Posted: Apr 6, 2008

Author Comment:

Thanks, Air/Katie I was having a booksie blitzing day, too busy at work at the moment, so was nice to come back here and catch up.

Irwin
(not registered user)

Superb juggling with words, well chosen and we are rewarded with a good, satisfying read.

Posted: Apr 6, 2008

Author Comment:

One of those poems, I love rereading and trying to understand exactly what I mean.

one of the best poems i've read on this site. awsome. That is a really intelligent piece of writing you've got there. *bows*

Posted: Apr 6, 2008

Author Comment:

Many thanks.

Wonderfully written! The words are greatly chosen and their arrangement creates a harmonious finish. Wonderful! =)

Posted: Apr 7, 2008

Author Comment:

Many thanks, appreciate your comment.

Poems like this sweep me away visually and the layers of meanings are incredibly intense.

You have wonderful thoughts...

Posted: Apr 8, 2008

Author Comment:

Thank you.



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