Evolution Of The Four Horsemen

Evolution Of The Four Horsemen

A Poem by The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)
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Just some strong thoughts I have

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Unleashed through the gates of a scroll

The product of man’s destructive force

Continuing their ride from decade to decade

Gaining momentum from all the blood sweat and tears

Of those who have no choice but to serve you.

 

The first riding in on his white horse

I’m only guessing it’s to look like the hero

All the while you use your bow and arrow to conquer

Everything your evil heart desires

And wearing that crown like you’re the King

Of knowing what best for the world.

 

Out of the shadows comes the second

On a horse of red to hide the blood you shed

With that mighty sword held so high

Letting us think war is the only way

But deep inside your twisted mind

It’s a game of revenge with money on the side.

 

Now here comes the one riding his black horse

With that scale always tipped one way

Weighted down with money, power and fame

Not giving justice a chance to balance

So I guess the little guy now pays for your crime

Since he can’t afford anything else.

 

We can’t forget the one who brings up the rear

Riding on a horse so pale since death is near

As a great nation built on truth, justice and freedom

Slowly loses its heartbeat and gasps for air

With the last chance being life support

Until the power goes ___________OUT.

 

I guess so much for the separation of church and state

As you can plainly see that The Four Horseman

That started from biblical times has evolved

Into a Government thing.

 

 

© 2017 The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)


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Nice write, made me think a bit- especially when you made the connection at the end. Love the biblical interpretations / metaphors which drive a pretty strong message about our government. Good stuff.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Excellent excellent write! I love the concept & use of the Four Horsemen as it relates to todays society! Again excellent writing!

Posted 14 Years Ago


Brilliant expression of what was/ what is... Capturing the sense of the biblical account and seeing it come to life before us. Well done!

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I find great comfort in knowing that I am not the only one feeling much the same way. Well done. A few grammatical flaws here and there, but nothing that takes away from the meaning intended. Funny, I have been having thoughts about a piece on the four horsemen as well, but mine was going to be humorous. The bottom line of it all was that they had missplaced their horses and had to settle for riding something else (like ostriches or camels), but it only makes them look ridiculous and they spend most of the story pouting about it. Anyway, thanks for sharing.

Posted 14 Years Ago


Great piece so very true. Excellent thought process.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

holding the reins of such a horse,lighting the night with such a bright smile,quelling the fears of darkness and dispare with sweet,but empty words,like a lullaby whispered into the sleeping ears of children,lost in the nightmares of reality,our government continues to spread and smear,hate, fear and greed with the blood of it's people,and the lives of his children will have no tomorrow...

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This is a wonderful write. Very intelligently descriptive, to me it is definitely the world today. Nostradamus would envy your "quadrants". Held my attention from the start.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Very capivating Dale! You have this talent where you can write on any topic and I admire you poetry and the power to lift up poeple frowns! Thank s for sharing, Very sorry it took so long to review.

Much love n respect,
Anna

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

a subject that has captivated through the ages, and yet, you still make it gallop off the page. . .

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Hmmm interesting, this is quite powerful to be honest. I never quite much thought about these Four Horsemen the way you did . . . but when it all comes down to the end, you opened my eyes to something new!

"I guess so much for the separation of church and state
As you can plainly see that The Four Horseman
That started from biblical times has evolved
Into a government thing."

I love this ending how it's left to make the reader really think about this! Well done!


Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)
The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

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Birth name: Dale Deadmond Born November 20th, 1969 Metaphorically speaking music is my BFF and poetry is my soulmate. This is my world of my favorite poets are E.A. Poe, Dylan Thomas, R.. more..

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