A LEADING MAN

A LEADING MAN

A Poem by TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror
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" the wicked path at our insistence "

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the lonely plight  

of a dissident man


a single lucent light Fueled bright in the night

flowing with pontification and foresight


a crowd it incites

this mass devoted to their leaders spite


the light of one

the spark of another


forming the glow

of a stagnant umbra


this path of no resistance

is the wicked path at our insistence


it Juggles through the past

navigates the lost


untwists the fray

it is the sound that will not settle


a growl of medal

a clink and a rattle


the sound of chain

that engraves a pain


a gun on your temple with a pulled trigger

the blood in you ears that is fear simple fear


a stab and a twist of a knife named redemption

the next stick leads to your suffocation


and now you understand how easily we shatter

our disappearance so final a matter


gods spell is knocking

loyal, dead and forgiving


the answer is a doorbell

unfeigned by heaven or hell


we abide times insight

waiting for a green light


a moment of enchantment

one final choice to exit


the one last chance

and were destined for happenstance  


as the rattlesnake stance

warns and demands  


ruling their charmer

into an alliance


the masses expand

for the malice at hand


arousing a jump in the fire

as the mob grows vulgar


alarming numbers

fall in shoulder to shoulder


follow the flock

a parade in sync


The fall of one

The march of another

Until we no longer struggle




Terry D’ArcyRyan



© 2018 TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror


Author's Note

TerryDarcy-Ryan   akaSheerTerror
The human condition. I wrote this after watching the news. I rarely watch TV let alone the news. When I want to remember the world is in trouble I can take a walk just outside to the nearest corner and view the downfall of western civilization. If you are still reading this thank you and God Bless


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Very dark and insightful.but also meaningful.only a woman can see clearly man's struggle in darkness

Posted 6 Years Ago


TerryDarcy-Ryan   akaSheerTerror

6 Years Ago

This is inspired by what random folks call the new. I try to stay away from watching such garbage. .. read more
Are you a fan of a band called Tool by any chance?

Posted 6 Years Ago


TerryDarcy-Ryan   akaSheerTerror

6 Years Ago

Again with the tool reference. My son says that it's a compliment. I hardly listen to them I do lik.. read more
Davidgeo

6 Years Ago

It really is a compliment for any kind of writer. They indeed are a heavier sounding sound but don'.. read more
Profound and ominous write and images. So relevant and resonant. We are caged, bar-coded and conditioned for violence, a nasty, lethal mixture. Is it a bleak episode, or is it the end? Excellent, eloquent, impassioned poem.

Posted 6 Years Ago


A brilliant piece sheerterror. I always like how you see the world that way.

Sincerely,
CAPOLAVORO

Posted 6 Years Ago


TerryDarcy-Ryan   akaSheerTerror

6 Years Ago

Capolavoro, thank you so much for taking the time to read and review my poetry it is greatly appreci.. read more
I always enjoy your writing SheerTerror. You have a lot of talent.

Posted 6 Years Ago


TerryDarcy-Ryan   akaSheerTerror

6 Years Ago

Snow Angel, I am flattered that you enjoy my work thank you for the outstanding review

.. read more
This entire piece is truth - unvarnished yet eloquent, slightly vague but no mistaking who:

I. Loved. This.

Truest words: "this path of no resistance
is the wicked path at our insistence"

We assume others will fight the good fight, but there are never enough. I honestly believe that 100 men standing up are 100 times more powerful than 1 organization of 100 men. The solitary man standing up for right should be an inspiration. Unfortunately, the powers that be will discredit him by any means possible, and the masses, tired and confused, allow it.

Awesome piece, hands down the best I've read in a while.

Posted 6 Years Ago


TerryDarcy-Ryan   akaSheerTerror

6 Years Ago

Carol, Wow what an amazing review. This piece stems from the news playing in the background as I wa.. read more
The human condition is not so much to live as long as possible, but to outlive everyone else. We protect our thoughts and ideas by all means necessary, at the cost of creating a more open and supportive society. I, too, almost never watch the news because it will upset me about the state of the world.

When logic conquers emotion and hope overrules fear, maybe things will be better.

Posted 6 Years Ago


TerryDarcy-Ryan   akaSheerTerror

6 Years Ago

Brent, you are right about hope and fear. Hope is the bravest strongest thing we can teach the you.. read more
we should learn from history....and instead we just repeat the rage, the hate----the divisions....humanity keeps suffering and only we have the power to stop it and create peace...

an important write here.
j.

Posted 6 Years Ago


TerryDarcy-Ryan   akaSheerTerror

6 Years Ago

It is a struggle not to become a product of your environment. keep in mind there no longer seems to.. read more
Your words are filled with real and life and truth my friend.
"The fall of one
The march of another
Until we no longer struggle "
When we all become sheep. What will be left? Powerful and worthwhile words written. Better to be the free beast than the cattle led to the slaughter. Thank you my friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


TerryDarcy-Ryan   akaSheerTerror

6 Years Ago

Coyote, I may have gotten very serious over this one It was exhausting. As always thank you for you.. read more
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

Was my honor and you are welcome.
(applauds) Fantastic poem, mate!!! :D

Posted 6 Years Ago


TerryDarcy-Ryan   akaSheerTerror

6 Years Ago

Raven Moonchild, I am thrilled you enjoy this it is a hard concept to put into words. Thank you for .. read more
Raven Moonchild

6 Years Ago

Thank you for sharing your amazing mind, mate. :)

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Added on August 21, 2017
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When I was a young girl I was your average Tomboy. I lived to watch Star Trek the only thing that could take me away from the voyages of the Star Ship Enterprise was playing Baseball with the boys. .. more..

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