People's News

People's News

A Poem by Mr. Deft Diction
"

Just my point of view, ya know?

"

Gather 'round and hear this,

'cause I know how news hounds love gossip.

Looks like they got exactly what they wanted

with that scheme they plotted.

We're beyond split....

the gap so big between ideas has evaporated into

full-blown nothingness.

While sections of us are still on a peace quest,

instigators beat drums and bring problems to where you rest,

saying what's on their minds,

meanwhile you just chase yours with your own spit,

having to inhale it back down into your chest.

The truth of you festering in your intestines.

Don't let power fool you....

 

So they put us on a soapbox when we're winning.

Ask them to give you what you're worth,

and now you're the reason why there's friction.

Baby-boomers lived out theirs,

and have a problem grasping the concepts of our ambitions.

One dropped pass away from induction into the Hall of Fame of Fiction.

And our addictions drive us like Maybach chauffuers...

we don't want them in our hoods,

and they don't want us in their loafers.

That glass ceiling keeps raising higher and some minds lose focus.

They know we aren't accustomed to being led.

Don't let power fool you....

 

Go ahead, be a fool and believe that they love you.

Once they're no longer feeling your rhymes,

or reciting your lines....

you're just a gift of gab with nothing to do.

Still addicted...

still waking up to a leaking pen.

Still feeling that constant tug to drop gems again.

Then you vent,

and realize you're alone.

If I never got a single applause,

I'd be pleased to do this on my own.

Don't let power fool you.

 

A Hunnid

© 2008 Mr. Deft Diction


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Michael, I am crying as I read this. A woman. Too overly emotional, at times. The metaphors paint a brilliant piece, as does all of your work. 'Don't let power fool you'... Repetition is outstanding. Damn, I almost need to walk away from this one... just to get a grip. We'll do it on our own, eh Michael?
My Sweet Man... I love you.
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2 of 2 people found this review constructive.




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This was a powerful read, you write is brilliant!! very touching.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

( This has miles of truth in it... )

" we're beyond split" .... profound peOples

this is my fav part below...


with that scheme they plotted.

We're beyond split....

the gap so big between ideas has evaporated into

full-blown nothingness.

While sections of us are still on a peace quest,

instigators beat drums and bring problems to where you rest,

saying what's on their minds,

meanwhile you just chase yours with your own spit,

having to inhale it back down into your chest.

The truth of you festering in your intestines.

Don't let power fool you....



Plots ...n...plans deepness cuz

Blessssssssssssssssss

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

WHOA!!!!!!
WHOA!!!!!!!
T...FUCKIT IM JUST GONNA KEEP THE CAPS LOCK DEPRESSED...THIS IS F*****G POETRY!!!!! SUBVERSIVE, PROGRESSIVE, ENLIGHTENING, DAMNING!!!! YOU ROCKED THIS S**T MY BRUTHA!!!! I MEAN, I AINT SUPRISED AN ALL, BUT YOU F****N ROCKED THIS ONE.
I GOT CHILLS AS I READ. THEN GOOSBUMPS. THEN I UNDERSTOOD WHAT IT MEANS TO COMMUNE WITH A GOD.

THANK U.

I NEEDNT WRITE ANYMORE.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

If I never got a single applause,
I'd be pleased to do this on my own.

Great lines...and how true! I see you still have that powerful voice, to send out those messages that rally the crowds. Your power is always present yet humbly so and I think the quiet reserve about it will speak volumes to the generations that follow...Great job, once again!

Jimi Hendrix - When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.


Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Michael, I am crying as I read this. A woman. Too overly emotional, at times. The metaphors paint a brilliant piece, as does all of your work. 'Don't let power fool you'... Repetition is outstanding. Damn, I almost need to walk away from this one... just to get a grip. We'll do it on our own, eh Michael?
My Sweet Man... I love you.
X

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

pretty good but there was a typo-
you put gather round and HERE this when it should be gether round and HEAR this

i like the part that said-go ahead and be a fool and believe that they love you

i didnt get this though- still feeling the tug to drop gems again

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 3 people found this review constructive.


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