No Room For Manoeuvre

look at the righteous

standing in a flood of glory

haloes polished to dazzling 

perfection

even their reflection

in still waters requires shades

to dim the blaze of bright light

blinding in brilliance

they own the monopoly

on what's right you know

their way is always best

never a doubt never a niggle

never wriggle room for

an alternative point of view

or consideration there's merit

in what the rest of us think

yet alone do

rock solid can't be moved

stuck in the groove of a straight

jacket strangling

squeezing

every ounce of breath

no quick death here

long and drawn out

retribution they say

make them pay

make them beg for mercy

for indiscretions 

of the past make them pay

there is only one way

to live

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Dear Chris, we live in a messy world.
"make them beg for mercy
for indiscretions
of the past make them pay
there is only one way
to live"
Once I thought I had nothing and I met people who had less. Water and food was a great blessing to them. In a world of so many dying from starvation. Forgotten in the messy world of war and the wealthy. I enjoyed the poem. You made the reader ponder and think. I pray the bad people will pay somewhere. Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Coyote we do live in a messed up world and there are some messed up people in it too. Really appreciate you stopping by my friend. Enjoy the rest of the day.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris. I hope you are enjoying the days of July.

[Chris Shaw]

We have just had a family holiday, so are well rested and looking forward to hotter weather. Hope you are seeing lots of your grandchildren.

[neurostar burns]

A waking poem, a lifetime of "learning".
Now to move on and out of the thought rut. Commiserating does not bring release.
So try an old observation and just observe and let the others trip over their feet. View with hard to keep equanmity the cycles of people's habit without joining their rut.
Best and peace,
neurostar

[Lathen Griffiths]

Perhaps one day they will realise that it takes all sorts Chris, we can only hope.

Kind regards

Lathe

[Chris Shaw]

How right. A world of clones would be so incredibly dull. Thanks Lathe.

Chris

[Patricia]

What a deep poem, a lot of introspective considerations here if one is willing to, can’t change if you can’t see yourself in the mirror. I love this!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Patricia, for another review. You are such a sweetheart and such an amazing poet.

Chris

[Patricia]

You're welcome Chris and thank you for the compliment. My brain is frozen at the moment and can't write but that happens, it's so cold here! Stay safe and warm over there!

[shadrach hah]

Hi Chris, this is such a sad reality. We should listen to all, each person has their own voice and should be heard. So many people are forgotten, I try to hold all people in my thoughts. Your write is a reality, a very sad reality. I hope I can be a person who shall always wish to help people along the way. A wonderful, real write. Have a wondderful Wednesday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Mike. I so appreciate your thoughtful review. Sorry for late response. Much going on this week in the outside world.

Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Mike. I so appreciate your thoughtful review. Sorry for late response. Much going on this week in the outside world.

Chris

[shadrach hah]

Hi Chris, You are welcome. It is always a pleasure and an honour to drop by your poetry. I know what you mean about being busy. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs always....Mike.

[poetgurl (Plainly Meg)]

Such an emotional read here, there is so much sadness in this world today. I fret everyday that we may be in another war one day. Emotionally written. Thank you for sharing this write

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lady K. I appreciate your visit and your review.

Chris

[AMMD]

Wonderfully woven tragic reality

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you AMMD for checking in. Much appreciated.

Chris

[AMMD]

You’re very welcome, Chris, and I hope enjoying your week

[Dylan Macadham]

I return to this one as a reminder--when I'm wishing I was put-together like a Righteous-oid--that the only drawback to this is that I would then be a Righteous-oid :( Yuk!
A reFreshing reVisit, thanks again :)

[Chris Shaw]

Ha, thanks for the smile Dylan and for the second read. Hope it was worth it :)

Chris

[barleygirl]

I have always bemoaned the obvious reality that most "successful" people fit your sharp caustic description. It has often felt as if there's a dichotomy between those who are racing to the finish line & those who are stopping to help others along the way (((HUGS)))

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Margie for sharing your thoughts. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

We can't change the world only ourselves be even the a right can be a wrong or wrong we can never be right in the end we find ourselves with nowhere to go but hope. Thank you for sharing. Excellent write

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mauricio. I appreciate your visit and your thoughtful comments. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

you too Chris

[LostSage]

a lot of trouble I see here. let them beg for mercy for just a while, just a while, then forgive them with your sweet light. bright day on you. jeff

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for checking in Jeff. Hope you are having a good day.

Chris