Catch-22

“Thus men will lie on their backs, talking about the fall of man, and never make an effort to get up.”

Matches burn and turned pages wither.

Undesired truths come hither.

The sea wrestles with the shore.

Each wanting more.

Autumn leaves resist the will of trees.

Twirling their bold colors in the breeze.

Ever-willing to please.

Not wanting to leave.

Snow refuses to melt.

Rebelling against the hand it was dealt.

Creation gasps for air.

In a quest for what's fair.

Night argues with day.

Drawing straws over which has the right to stay.

The hawk's eyes fixate on its prey.

To make it through another day.

The rich man and poor man hold each other in contempt.

With a prowess neither ever dreamt.

Tears fall in defiance of soul.

Time extracts its precious toll.

Damned if I do and damned if I don't.

So, I simply won't.

Heaven and Hell fight over you.

Not knowing quite what to do.

In a hideous ...

... catch-22 ...

Author's Note

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Nicole]

Your work always opens my eyes and allows me to see things in a different light. From this piece, I'll take with me a surrender, to let what will be, be, in some instances, instead of watching the clock and resisting. I love how this piece gains in intensity as it goes on and then allows you to take a deep breath and let go. This is one of my favorites I've ever read on the site. And Eminence! I've not heard it in a long time. I've just grabbed it up on my iTunes, along with Face The Face...love them. Thank you for sharing.

[Pete]

thanks. you just made my day! i love your interpretation and thoughts on this. you clearly grasped all of my message and feelings. i get a lot of inspiration from music and Eminence just seemed to fit for some reason. very much appreciated dear friend. blessings your way ... :)

[Nicole]

You're so welcome...your work is such a treasure...sending all the blessings to you also in return.

[Onlyme]

What an amazing piece of work this poem is. Along with the pictures. Insightful, intelligent and wonderful done. Beautiful expressed and carried into my heart, mind and soul.

[Pete]

thank you Dawn. your thoughts and feelings are well appreciated friend ... :)

[Onlyme]

My pleasure Pete. hugs. Dawn.

[andrew mitchell]

Interesting read Pete, a conflict of interests indeed, like the match photo too , how clever. Everything is so seasonal in life and so final.

[Pete]

you've gathered much from it andrew. thank you. you're thoughts are well appreciated dear friend. hope all is well in the land down under ... :)