Together We Stand Divided We fall

" A special thank you to CaffeinatedMe for editing. "

an ideal rings

liberty's song follows strong

the sunrises with a roosters crow

ties are tightened and numbers flow

this true rung bell continues as a choir

surrounds with an echo and hits with a roar

falls like thunder moves like a storm

travels as a cold wind to blow

runs the coast from shore to shore

the highest places fulfill the lowest in between

touching all as a light can be seen

deeply pure to resonate and incite the spirit within

a single hand is raised into a sea

this mass stands strong with a single plea

chorales a sound with the perfect pitch

a slow beat a bait and a switch

dogma on a leash and the theory of a wish

uninvited and forever coming around

the dream can always be found

seen over the rainbow

evermore around the next corner

second choice the sharpest knife in the drawer

ready and dying to take your pulse

gathering a slight possibility to discover

a snapshot revealing the grand scheme

a strong repeating theme

mixes in and out a constant weave

touching the signs of life

with an on again off again current

we cling to the rule of thumb

the blind will lead the dumb

a systematic constant meltdown

how does your garden grow

follow the leader and go with the flow

this inevitable rise and fall  

just another snow globe cracked for the thrill

first come first serve and second place is taken

compromise is whistling the tune to a sound faint and near

looking on a map for the place marked “ you are here “    

the promised land our destination is ever clear

compromise stops for temptation and a gamble                          

watch out for this dealer he’s got your number

an ace up his sleeve he plays with the devil

deception takes the wheel and a chime stays asunder

this allure's one sublime side with a sum bigger than wonder

riding in the back under a cover we sit with hatred and terror

the road home is a far away place grim and agreed hopeless              

we toll the bell discreet on our knees and in the streets

it’s the serenade recurring of what we once resembled and held dear                                      

as long as hope lingers we remain the gracious fool  

a blind man’s happenstance sight is incidental

obstruction and veto rendezvous   

the real idealistic rage against justice     

is simply a bargain for a vote

we are weighed and measured by democracy’s scale

in the constant everyday fight

a song we sing as one

answering to a mighty roll call

and the mirage of a dream

an ideal rings

Terry D’Arcy-Ryan

Reviews

[Jamieya B-Johnson]

A posture of bravery, nice work. Very strong and well-suited.

[Joey Nizz]

Such powerful words with messages of greatness.
As they say one hand doesn't clap, no one liked to walk a lonely road.

Thank you for sharing this piece.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Joey, words do have power I enjoyed writing this and stand behind it. Thank you for reading and reviewing. God Bless

Sheer Terror

[Joey Nizz]

Indeed they, and I enjoyed reading this, I really felt the power behind this and for a writer to make his readers feel something when they read the work? now thats a talent!

[wordman]

lot of changes from the first image you showed,follow the leader,just like sheep,we go with the flow,you can see the evil taking over

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Wordman, I do appreciate your taking the time to read and review. Thank you

Sheer Terror

[wordman]

you`re welcome

[ROXANE DORSEY]

clap clap this is very nice and love the pics too. thanks for sharing your God given talent.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Roxane, I do appreciate your taking the time and leaving such a wonderful review Thank you and
God Bless

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

Honest and powerful words shared dear friend.
"how does your garden grow
follow the leader and go with the flow
this inevitable rise and fall
just another snow globe cracked for the thrill "
I liked the above lines. I could write a epic tale from. Thank you Terry for sharing the powerful and worthwhile poem.
Coyote
first come first serve and second place is taken

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Coyote, this was fun to write tough to edit. For taking the time to read and leave an outstanding review I thank you.

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this one and you are welcome my friend.