Borrowed Characters

Borrowed Characters

 

Hey Fascist

Why not let go 

Of all those

Borrowed characters

Yes those which openly

Symbolize hate

Each one corrupted

Before you were born

And filed in dark cupboards

 

Hey terrorist

Why not get a life

Instead of taking

Lives like that

Yes we are human beings too

You know

Regardless of what

Your teacher preaches

In dark cellars

 

Hey brother

Why not let go

Of all that hate

And pent up anger

What purpose does it serve

Except to feed upon it

And fester like some hungry tumour

In dark corners

 

Hey stranger

Why not get to know us

Stop pointing fingers

Through ignorance and fear

Take a deep breath and a moment

Before you hurl that rock

In our direction

 

Hey Judas

Why not get out of here

While you are still able to

Go some place and hide

You are pathetic

Just like so many others

Who once queued here

Before being spawned

In some dark fantasy

 

Hey neighbour

Why not take a rain check

And release all those

Borrowed characters

You once seduced and kept

Subdued with hatred then

Removed discreetly from some

Dark old empty tomb

 

Hey God

Why not save us

There must be something

Worth salvaging down here

Just nod if you can hear me

It must be time

For another head count

Why not make this

Dark shadow disappear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Mrudula Rani]

This is an epic poem! Exactly how most of us feel lately and couldn't gather thoughts as extraordinarly as you did! Some body should tell off the evil that is so prevalent now! The flight Rohingyans, the famine struck Yemen... feel so helpless and can only appeal to God on their behalf ... seems like He has disconnected the lines!
Bravo!-all the best

[Neville]

Far too kind my friend, cheers & Seasons Greetings to You & Yours...N

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you, wish you and yours the same.

[Sami Khalil]

You are a sage indeed. All good things. Marvelous message.

[Neville]

Cheers. Thank you Sami....

[Sami Khalil]

You are highly welcome.

[barleygirl]

I love this message & it expresses so many of the fleeting ideas that have muddled my mind lately. I very much enjoy your extensive imagination as you state a fairly harsh commentary in creative terms full of imagery & earnestness. With everyone doing commentaries these days, it's rare to find one that really goes to the humanity (or lack thereof) in our current times, as you've done so well here. (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

I am truly honoured by your glowing review Margie, tis true though, it has to be said. Hugs reciprocated, Neville

[Einstein Noodle]

touches my heart Neville ... such an emotive outpouring during this seemingly very dark time ... i hear and feel every word of this .. sage wisdom to follow in so many ways .. why not let it go? so simple .. always there will be those who choose darkness ..the easy self gratifying way ..the way of hate ingrained from birth ... i think God knows all too well all about it..and hears every plea and cry from honest places ..if i read the Bible correctly tho..human beings are placed in charge ..even over the angles
:( ... thanks so much for sharing
E.

[Neville]

I am really lost for words my friend, thank you so much for the glowing review and subsequent confidence boost. Peace & All Good Things to You & Yours....Neville

[Beccy]

Neville. First six verses a credo to live by and I wish it were so..

Last verse, we should all look in the mirror before it's too late; before whichever higher hand one believes in decides enough is enough.

Beccy.

[Neville]

I could not agree with you more Beccy, you are absolutely spot on & many thanks for not only confirming but reinforcing these convictions....Cheers again, Neville

[jacob erin-cilberto]

powerful write...yes, like in the Dylan song...With God on our Side...

"if he really is on our side, he'll stop the next war"

first step, stop the hate and make more love exist.
j.

[Neville]

Yep, easy as that. Many thanks jacob, your visits are always welcome and much appreciated..Neville