Brainstorming

(The modern way to take the credit for someone else’s ideas)

Innocent minds, virgin thoughts
all within a collective
breeding ground,
stage upon stage
the master’s philosophy to
be acted out. His! To
nurture, to alter, to steal,
personalities
to change, ideas to strive
for, directions to enforce.
This by the
new breed, created from
the production line of progression.
Those the arrogant ones,
reared in such cynical ways,
their curriculum brimming with
intellect, yet without
the power to reason.
Those blessed
with the forked tongue,
the worthless hand shake,
the insincere parody
that lingers within
the web of verbal trash.

© Harry J Horsman 2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
November 12, 2018 at 5:11 PM
Powerful poetry, Harry. I see I missed TWO of your recent posts and this was a really good one. Also I see it won a contest. Big congrats to you for that!
Neumann Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 1:51 AM
True and humorous in that sad way. Congratulations on your win, Kai
Andresen Avatar
October 26, 2018 at 3:20 AM
- A powerful writing, Harry (who deserved a higher place on the winning list) Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Hamilton Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 1:12 PM
Nice write Harry, congrats on a fine placement!
Roper Avatar
October 19, 2018 at 7:10 PM
Nicely done, Harry, I like your last stanza..
Laurie Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 6:06 PM
G'day harry … reads like it is straight out of the politicians bible - very well written Mate - Lindsay
One Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 6:15 AM
This is excellent Harry.. Great idea for a poem and this contest... You are so right in your words, the thing is almost everything said today has been said before!
Onclaud Avatar
October 13, 2018 at 4:14 PM
I like the undercurrent of tone within your awesome write, harry...huggs
Papyrus Avatar
October 12, 2018 at 10:13 AM
Telling exactly like it is. The words are carefully crafted to burn! Blessings Harry...
Papyrus Avatar
October 12, 2018 at 10:14 AM
Napalm literature
Deo Avatar
October 10, 2018 at 6:47 PM
Thought-provoking. How we rob big banks and MNCs, and even take the stapes from the office - with ENTITLEMENT. Your poem remins me that Dale Carnegie & positive thinking gurus, ended up with nervous breakdowns: taking from Jesus, just His ideas, but LITTLE POSITIVE LIVING. shalom, shalom & thans 4 reading even this comment. Unless He does, I have 0
Warrior Avatar
October 10, 2018 at 11:15 AM
Well crafted my friend...ready for a win...love & light...^WW^
Nicole Avatar
October 9, 2018 at 10:36 PM
Give credit where credit is due! That you have done- and you have expressed this, perfectly. ~ Brandy
Sharp Avatar
October 9, 2018 at 10:03 AM
Well expressed Harry. I've bled out on the brainstorm drawing board too. Not much fun. Very good write.
Gauthier Avatar
October 8, 2018 at 10:37 AM
How total machiavellian, Harry. Love it. Your subtitle "The modern way to take the credit for someone else’s ideas"... priceless. I thoroughly enjoyed - brought me back to the good old days of being an enthusiastic and naive sucker.
Kiser Avatar
October 8, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Truths come out...unfortunately, this is what can happen but, you have brought it to light in a very well penned piece of work.
Allison Avatar
October 8, 2018 at 8:45 AM
There can be some great ideas that come out but not always credit given to the one who thought of them in the first place:-) hugs Jan xx
Pandit Avatar
October 8, 2018 at 6:15 AM
A uniquely different take on the contest, Harry. You wrote it well.
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