Hegelian Refraction

Expelled again from cosmic matters
The fool consults his satellite
Eager to shred to tatters
All ambition to fight
Structured tyranny
Rolling over
Civil minds
Without
Fear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Mason Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 9:42 AM
Thought provoking write here, John. I think I'll need to read it more than once ... smile ... and its a very well-deserved winner in the nonet contest! Congratulations!
Weber Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 8:53 AM
Thanks go out to everyone for the kind recognition of this entry into the "No No Nonet" contest sponsored by John Heck. I'm always immensely honored to have my work appreciated by the community here at Poetrysoup! Gratitude doesn't begin to describe...
Torres Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 5:27 AM
Congratulation's John on your mention. God bless you Michael Torres
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November 16, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations on being one of the winners in John's contest with this creative poem. Keep on writing! Wishing you continued success. Karen
Richards Avatar
November 15, 2008 at 9:14 AM
Congratulations John...this was an amazing poem, and creative use of the Nonet form! Well done! ~ Carrie
Winter Avatar
November 15, 2008 at 9:06 AM
Congratulations John on your win in John's contest! Wow - awesome write! Love, Shar
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