The Ides of March

Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once. ~ William Shakespeare

Hubris clouds vision

Moons rise and set

Beware the prophecies

 

Notice your enemies

But keep your acquaintances closer

Failure to do so results in spilled blood

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Old Julie C could have benefitted from this one. Especially if his acquaintances had been bodyguards.

[keith]

i had a younger brother with the ides of march as his birthday
he was always a bag o wind!

difficult to trust anyone anymore ... my 'friends' have migrated towards ZERO in numbers as the fan approaches the s**t on a daily basis.
my angers had almost disappeared until TRUMP became 24/7/365
i've never experienced such angers that seem to be a 'common thread'

your are a good soul with excellent communication skills

[MCS]

My friend, it's always a delight when you grace my pages. I understand the nature of your anger, it's difficult to process this nonsense and what is even more concerning is that at times you look around and none seem overly bothered by the daily deluge of BS.

[keith]

it's like being on a road that goes north and south
then along comes a compass salesman to confuse the s**t

[MCS]

good point my friend

[Dylan Macadham]

A Shakespearian prophecy, Mary. Your well-writ Play on Words for our time.
Ah, yes, the Ides be upon us!😎 ... Now you've got me doing it! :)

[MCS]

perhaps we will yet hear "Et tu, musky" 😜

[Dylan Macadham]

Whatever happened to old Brutus anyway?
Did he go on to make a fortune in Eclectic Chariots?🤣

[MCS]

lol, brutus fell on his own sward if i recall the play correctly

[Dylan Macadham]

...Ouch!😬

[Arundass TP]

Exact advice. Good poem. Loved it

[MCS]

Thank you for your visit and kind comment.