Reigning mad dogs...

...and the skies opened

    to an enormous clap of discrimination

pouring distinct praises on the chosen, 

    individual merit floated in dark gutters

      bolts of bigotry and hailing hatred

injustice teemed in inequity's intolerant lightning  

           indifference got a standing ovation 

ravaging conformity's tempestuous upheaval

         dawn's bias threshold took cover...

       ~ the day howling mad dogs reigned 

Author's Note

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

You still manage to surprise me after all this time Mrs.R, not because of the subject matter cuz you've already proven you can tackle any topic, but the ways you get your messages across is truly something to behold. Distinct praises on the chosen, and the chosen only...it is unsettling to wonder who does the choosing, and what if it's society itself? Indifference's standing ovation underscores that feeling of unease all the more. This piece reminded me of the Dogs Of War by Floyd...prejudice and war are not unlike each other in my mind. You never fail to leave me feeling enlightened in the wake of a new poem...brilliant :) xo

[Frieda P]

Awh Benji, thanks you're too good to me...and you know that's Mrs R's job sillyhead. ;) And wow, Floyd...I'm humbled! :) xo

[kublakhan27]

You deserve every compliment Mrs.R ;) xo

[Sophy Freebirds]

People envy you,cause they can't be like you.They thoughtlessly criticise you.They don't want you to improve but they do it to prove you they are right.... very sensitive topic.Loved the seventh line.Nicely written as usual Freida.Barking dogs seldom bite,so i am safe from rabies ★laughter★
;)

~Sophy

[Frieda P]

Mostly barking dogs are afraid of and insecure, not to mention annoying! ;) Thanks Sophy...

[A. Amos]

Wonderful piece of writing, the message is not only very strong but highly sensible!

As always brilliant piece of work...

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille A...

[Tom]

All are born equal and all fall short of glorious perfection, so your edifying words ring true Frieda, walk tall and proud for we are all special! A magnanimous write, full of worldly wisdom!

[Frieda P]

Nice to see you Coach...thanks for the kind words!

[Tom]

' Prego' !

[Matching Socks]

Spectacular Frieda!
What a punch of reality this packs. I wish I knew why the world was as it was.
I blame it on the lies and false promises of the marketers and politicians, sugar coating every detail.
Yet when the candy coating dissolves you're left with a sour freaking gumball in your mouth.
MY standing ovation goes to YOU.

[Frieda P]

Wow, thanks so much Ance!

[Matching Socks]

Anytime...
Want another kiss? ;)

[Frieda P]

Anytime... :)

[Matching Socks]

Haha!

Xxxx

[Annabelle Lee]

clever play on words. this one packs a punch!

[Frieda P]

Thanks again Annabelle Lee.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Hot damn, great use of metaphors, a great in your face poem and really for me is a great reflection of what the world is like when controlled by corporate greed.

[Frieda P]

Glad you took it there, they're certainly HUGE offenders, thanks Dale...

[ron]

Its a shame that in todays time there are still people who think and act this way. Great poem, I hope more people read it Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Thanks for your thoughts ron, I doubt they'd recognize themselves though....

[ron]

You are right about that.

[Vidya Bacchus]

I think that it makes no sense to judge others because who gave us that right?Are we better than another person?I think not.We sit in our glass houses and throw stones and are shocked when we realize we are covered with broken glass.Excellent pen for sure chica :)

[Frieda P]

I agree with you wholeheartedly, too bad not everyone sees it that way...thanks so much pazzo :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

People are so fickle and stupid sometimes.You are welcome chica :)

[Frieda P]

Small minds, it's that simple...

[Vidya Bacchus]

True that :)