Prairie of Fools

Where Angels Dread To Tread

In a prairie of flaming fools

Don’t ever dream of wit

Where angels fear to tread
Reigns a constellation of twits

Be it a coterie of clowns

Or idiots rattling in cliques

No stone is left unturned
Rape of prudence to commit
In a prairie of vibrant fools

Wisdom leaves no footprints

The winds of absurdity rail
Blowing off reason, bit by bit
Don’t slip into the swamp

Preserve your path as Holy Writ

No sunborn ray can pierce

This foul, grey and murky pit

Author's Note

Thanks a ton for reading :)

Reviews

[Neville]

there is absolutely nothing about this entire page.. except them pesky adverts that kinda get in the way... that I do not like.. and I mean that big time.. The title is fantastic and immediately opens up the door to one's imagination.. am still working on the meaning behind those specifically bold fonted words .. have printed the whole thing to dwell further upon whilst am on the plane later today.. The language used is superb and the light rhyme that runs throughout is easy to follow... The principle message is clear .. and I so like that image you posted to head the whole thing... I would love a copy of that ancient work of art n true.... all in all.. summat rather special sir...

Neville

[AJNJ]

Thanks a ton for the great review, dear sir! This was another 10 word challenge, my friend threw at me. That's the words you see in bold. Love doing these exercises because I really believe we manifest our state of mind onto those random 10 words. Here, the comment is primarily aimed at world & office politics and stupid politicians.
The pic selected is from Google randomly but here is the link:
https://steemit.com/art/@mudcat36/2vcyj-comedic-elements-in-early-medieval-art-funny-images-from-the-pages-of-history

Once again, Thanks a lot, my friend. This is a review to treasure! You have a fantastic morning & day sir! 🤗

[Neville]

My pleasure... I just knew that pic was medieval ... and thanks for the info on them bold words.. guess I will have to settle for a crossword ... N :)

[AJNJ]

Many Thanks again sir! Enjoy the crossword! Its a great Idea actually. I'll look for some myself :)

[barleygirl]

Interesting that I should stumble upon this one, given the RNC is probably putting on their s**t-show at this very moment. I haven't the slightest curiosity for the political conventions of either side, nor would I waste my time, becuz the masses will be fomenting on FB tomorrow & I can catch the worst in sound bytes. We all know who we're voting for & minds are not being changed at this point, which is why I find these things to be such a waste of time. I just spent the last week breathing wildfire smoke & I don't need anymore gas. Sorry for going on, your poem really sparked me. Normally I have a rant about 10-word poems (dumb) but this is a very strong message & there's no need to bold the words (distracting) since the reader doesn't care, only the writer does. (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[AJNJ]

Indeed, when the mind is made up, all the debating and noise is stones rattling in tin cans! Thanks a ton for appreciating this poem. Ms. Margie!

[Inessa]

I love the title here, Pestonjee! A prairie is long and wide and big enough to crowd many fools in it, just like the proverbial sheep. Whatever the reason behind your poem, it's a brilliantly bold statement and again you have used your ten word challenge to produce an excellent piece of writing.

[AJNJ]

Thanksa ton, dear Ms. Inessa! Every word of your delightful review will bring the best scribbler out of me...

[T.S. Ulmus]

Beautifully done, what a delightful read. You didn't just cram the 10 words into some form, you made a great piece of art with them.

[AJNJ]

Thanks a ton for such great words of appreciation that just made my day!

[Paul Bell]

It's a strange thing, power. It never lasts long, maybe just long enough to cause devastation to the ones in its wake. Power and contempt, amazes me they put statues up for it. Power for an hour does me, after that the neighbours b***h and I have to turn the music down.

[Archishman Rick]

Felt a palpable disgust in this elaborate write, articulated gracefully. Magnificent piece of work altogether, sir. So do the eleven words in bold signify something deeper?

[AJNJ]

Thanks a ton Archishman! That's a great reveiw. The disgust, I feel, is justified looking at fools running for power everytime. Those 11 words are chance words that I just manifested my disillusion on. Thanks again and It'll be a pleasure to read you too. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Another ten worder and you have taken me to a place I wouldn't normally visit. The swamp, that's where many of our politicians reside in their idiocy. Give me the angels any day. Imaginative, descriptive and a reminder to stay on the straight and narrow. Great writing.

Chris

[AJNJ]

Thanks a lot Ms. Chris. The pandemic has made me see these big fools with new eyes. Many thanks!

[Ana Papaya]

I really like the message in this one and the poem really drives it home.
Why is it that the world is dealing with a pandemic and fools are thriving. Misleading and misguiding...

[AJNJ]

My thoughts exactly, Ms. Ana. Lately, the world appears to me like a circus of fools out there with those clowns occupying all the positions of prominence! At this rate, we're done!
Thanks a ton for appreciating this piece!

[John the Baptist]

Something has aroused the speaker's ire and he is verbally breaking bad here. Some people have by their mindless ways driven him beyond the bounds of politeness. I certainly hope the guilty are not among the WC writers.

[AJNJ]

Ten words sent by Jamila and where they led me... I think global and national politics was more on my mind when I wrote this. The cafe has been a happy place for me lately. I seem to have slipped into a comfortable zone and made a few good and steady friends. Thanks a ton , dear sir.

[Robert Trakofler]

yes but we must try, my friend! we must try, to stave the waves of ineptitude... it is the job of an artist! the winds of change are never billowed by the flock, the flock just follows the breeze

[AJNJ]

I agree...the pen is mightier than the mightiest and must be put to good use. Thanks a ton dear sir! Always delighted to see you 🤗