Reigning mad dogs...

...and the skies opened

    to an enormous clap of discrimination

pouring distinct praises on the chosen, 

    individual merit floated in dark gutters

      bolts of bigotry and hailing hatred

injustice teemed in inequity's intolerant lightning  

           indifference got a standing ovation 

ravaging conformity's tempestuous upheaval

         dawn's bias threshold took cover...

       ~ the day howling mad dogs reigned 

Author's Note

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

You still manage to surprise me after all this time Mrs.R, not because of the subject matter cuz you've already proven you can tackle any topic, but the ways you get your messages across is truly something to behold. Distinct praises on the chosen, and the chosen only...it is unsettling to wonder who does the choosing, and what if it's society itself? Indifference's standing ovation underscores that feeling of unease all the more. This piece reminded me of the Dogs Of War by Floyd...prejudice and war are not unlike each other in my mind. You never fail to leave me feeling enlightened in the wake of a new poem...brilliant :) xo

[Frieda P]

Awh Benji, thanks you're too good to me...and you know that's Mrs R's job sillyhead. ;) And wow, Floyd...I'm humbled! :) xo

[kublakhan27]

You deserve every compliment Mrs.R ;) xo

[Anastasia Harper]

The metaphor of discrimination and racism is delivered excellently in this poem. Using a storm as a metaphor not only relays the message that discrimination is strong, powerful and damaging, but it is also temporary. It will pass. Even thought the poem is short, it still remains a strong piece of writing. It's unfortunate that poems like these are still relevant, but sharing poems like these will raise awareness that it is still a problem that needs to be tackled.

Excellent Work.

[Kaitlynn A. Black]

I love it! So many beautiful words interlaced and connected! I really like how fun this was to read. It may have to do with a less that happy topic, but it comes across so musingly and powerfully, that I can't help but feel a bit of a cheesy grin. =D

Thanks for sharing your word art!
Hugs! - Kate

[Moonie]

A truly stunning write filled with raw emotions. "      indifference got a standing ovation "--love this line. But in this case, my standing ovation goes to your lovely talent. :))
Almost forgot, I love the dog in the photograph. :P

[Rita L. Sev]

Harsh truth in this poem, Frieda. America likes to pat itself on the back and congratulate itself for how far she has come, and yet we are still so far from where we should be...

[Frieda P]

I agree Rita, I guess we'll never see it our lifetime, hopefully one day...thanks muchly.

[Lyn Anderson]

In the faves! A very smart write indeed.

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille KL!

[Glen Yumang Manese]

The deliver of this sets the mood...
gives much and just keeps pulsating throughout the entirety...
I do question this line:

injustice teemed in inequity's intolerant lighting
injustice teemed in inequity's intolerant lightning

did you mean the first --- if so --- never mind...

[Frieda P]

How did I miss that? Thanks for the pick up Glen, yes I meant the latter...

[Glen Yumang Manese]

you're welcome....liked the way you weave the words to catch the effectiveness of this write...

[Frieda P]

Thanks again, glad you enjoyed, I take it the font was to your satisfaction? :)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

That thorn in my side never really goes away...hehehe...good day...

[Frieda P]

I can think of worse things....enjoy your Sunday!

[Kleio13]

We`re in these days right now. Truthful write.

[Frieda P]

Unfortunately, I'd have to agree, it may have gotten a little better, but it still exists in full force no doubt....

[Troy Henson]

So much truth presented here Frieda...makes sit and wonder just what kind of world we live in.

Regards
Troy

[Frieda P]

Indeed it does, and what are the answers...thanks so much Troy.

[KWP]

wow ... impressive
you sum up a lot in so few lines

ahhh to right the wrongs, to awaken the sleeping, to be able to keep everything in check and balanced

can life be so easy ... ?

Heraclitus said there always must be tension in our universe, he says if there is not tension, then the whole thing wold probably fall in upon itself and collapse, perhaps into a big black hole... I have been thinking about the consequences of this thought for a while now... it seems to make sense, but then what can be done with all of the injustices of the world?

[Frieda P]

I'm sure the philosopher is wiser than me, but tension is one thing, must there be bigotry and hatred for the world not to drop in a dark hole...I have none of the answers, I just deplore injustice....! Oh and thanks for your thoughts Betty, muchly appreciated my friend.

[KWP]

i know right all of what you said and so much more .... I get it ... I am just wallowing in the murky understanding of it all myself .... not an easy one to grasp or agree with or accept, or anything at all ... but that is just the view of human looking out at the universe and perhaps not the universe looking back in ... LOVE x x

[Frieda P]

I suppose some things in life aren't meant to be understood, mysteries of this strange universe we spin in.... xo

[Brittany Zedalis]

╰☆╮So much truth spoken in these words....those mad dogs need to be silenced.╰☆╮

[Frieda P]

Indeed, thanks Brittany.