Banksys On Razors Edge

In a house of cards
in torrential rain
social media overload
floods my brain.
Wave after wave 
you feel the pain.
Heading down the hallway
into the dark,
the imminent 
and dissonant 
hellhounds bark.

From the penthouse of hypocrisy 
I jumped onto a train
Heading nowhere and arriving too soon
I watch as a little girl forever reaches 
for her red balloon.
The Queen of hearts has her axe to grind
Her targets locked.
She rears back
Lowers her blade
As another head drops
We’re well away from this blood lust fray

It’s just a matter of time
til the skeletal banshees and their vigilantes
wave red flags 
for their divergent paths
Driving away
ALL that is meek
ALL that is good 
Running in circles
forever misunderstood 

In a black glass
Chipped and cracked 
You can see them still
Never approaching 
Never fulfilled
In a timeless dance
They writhe and flay
This storys’ musical refrain
Frozen silent 
Their world will ever remain.

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Fenn Avatar
June 24, 2021 at 10:35 AM
Great illustration on the state of the world today !
Sikorski Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 11:12 AM
My thanks for the read and your kind words ! I look forward to a day when friendship is the norm. I am sorry I have not been able to reply sooner, my Father has been in the hospital for two weeks ! Much thanks Kim
Hoffman Avatar
June 23, 2021 at 8:12 AM
Wow, this is brilliant! Brava!
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July 3, 2021 at 11:17 AM
Thank you Franci ! I am so very happy you took a portion of your day to give me a read ! I am sorry for my slow response. My father has been in the hospital for two weeks and has just gotten home ! Thank you Kim
Labyrinth Avatar
December 2, 2020 at 12:29 AM
Out of all your poems I have had the pleasure to read - this one surpasses all.
Sikorski Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 3:33 PM
I thank you for your kind words ! I am honored by the read you gave my work. I often fear I have not captured the image I wish to portray. Your encouraging words are a boon to me ! Thank you !
One Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 3:32 AM
Brilliant poem!
Sikorski Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 8:16 AM
I take this as high praise indeed ! I am, as ever, humbled by your read of my work ! Thank you ! Kim
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