Christopher Grieves Poet Rhyme

Glass House

Glass House 

I see you
And I see me
Reflected in your walls 

Impressed I am
But cautious
When the towering inferno falls 

For humans can be fickle
And the height can make you dizzy
Your eyebrows can be singed
Your brain sent in a tizzy 

When the heat of fame and fortune
Elevates your status higher
Than humility of floor thirteen
Where the smoke turns into fire 

People in glass houses
Should be careful what they throw
Reflect the sky. Stay grounded.
Be the person in the know.


Jinjagoliath @ The Oscars
28th March 2022

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Marikate Kingston March 7, 2023 at 12:36 PM People on pedestals often fall off. Your 4th stanza is my favorite. That's a challenge for the super rich, I used to live in one of the wealthiest parts of the country, where people often shunned the poor. I rented a small home & lived pay check to paycheck. The population that helps homeless more are middle class, they have more empathy and understanding. You can tell your poem moved me! I'm glad I found it. It was very poignant.

Paula Goldsmith January 12, 2023 at 12:10 PM A creative write. Great ending. Have a wonderful day...........