The Writing on the Wall

" hope has never worked so hard for foolish "

                                                    

                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

        

freewill seduces the hand of our action

one eye amused by the world in a spin

another keeps time in a rival trend

dishonorable power feeds a beggars need

moving pieces and pawns for ruthless destruction

the king's pleasure caters misery’s reception

creation a cascading opus of small scraps

the descent of humanity in disarray

we cling to the rule of thumb

the blind will lead the dumb

a hunt astute with catch and release

hope has never worked so hard for the foolish

the sport of chance completes the wish for peace

stalking tyranny to her infinite sleep  

the bigger picture keeps us guessing shapes in the sky  

holding tight the hand of freedom as we weep

Terry D’Arcy-Ryan

  

 

 

Reviews

[Nipplegrinder]

A Tour de Force of emotions. Masterfully presented. As always

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

This is very much inspired by current politics. Thank you for the amazing review

Sheer Terror

[Weeping willow]

Wonderfully expressed feeling with good images flowing through it ;-]

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Weeping Willow, I love that you always understand my intent and can read the path of emotions. Thank you for the wonderful review

SheerTerror

[Giulia King]

You've painted a vivid, beautiful picture. I loved reading every single word

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Guillia,
I appreciate your amazing review, thank you.

SheerTerror

[Pete]

i absolutely love this. i couldn't even begin to express how much. right up my alley. words and theme are P O W E R F U L. this is off-the-charts. your pics are always impressive but these are in a class by themselves. needless to say it is being shelved. awesome piece Terry ... :)

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Pete, I am proud of this piece and even prouder when a writer such as yourself notices. Thank you

SheerTerror

[sette]

i like the message of the poem it is totally true and real in every sense

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

I do appreciate your reviews thank you.

Sheer Terror

[wordman]

you painted it well,the world of sport,competition,bodies fine tuned with the mind
poised and eager to comete..in a world of turmoil

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Turmoil is a normal cycle of civilization right. Thank you for the great review.

Sheer Terror

[wordman]

i have no idea what turm oil is like,,lol

[Coyote Poetry]

Artwork and words are amazing and powerful.
"the sport of chance completes the wish for peace
stalking tyranny to her infinite sleep
a bigger picture keeps us guessing shapes in the sky
holding tight the hand of freedom as we weep"
The above lines are solid and true. If we accept wrong things. We become a part of us. Thank you my friend for shaering the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Coyote, I am happy that my words relate. This was inspired by our current president ( meet the new boss, same as the old boss) however I will give no power to it. Thank you for the amazing review.

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree and you are welcome my friend.