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Hope Lost and Found

I stand tall on the windy mountain side.
Look down on mankind’s world
And snort in depreciated disgust.

Let death embrace me in its jugged jaws.
I'm not afraid, just tired.  
This flagella of torrid life,
The gross garbage of man’s past,
The insignificance of the insecure future.

Time has no meaning.
A hallucinogenic rhythm 
Of the quintessence of nothing.
Bring on the rumbling war drums,
Raise up the sharp guillotine's blade,
Let the cacophony begin,
Let me dance to no rhythm
Of preconceived dreams.

For since the beginning of time
When humans invented drawings
Of men killing men, and sang
Songs resonating of rape and lust,
Of slander, conquests and plunder.

The day will come when we must
Give an account of our misdeeds.  
We turn our backs on good and evil,
We just don’t really care what happens
To unfortunate beings, our neighbors.
The writing is on the wall.
The seer chants: the end is near.

Yet something in me stirs.
I refuse to let go. For look
Not far away on this cold mountain
Is a rainbow, way up high,
As bluebirds happily fly on the other side
Of the shimmering bewitching hues, 
A consequence of a prism of raindrops.
One day, all our dreams become reality. 
Hope reigns again and all dreams come true.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Roper Avatar
February 20, 2021 at 12:02 PM
Good and Evil will never end it seems , but Evil seems to make itself so tasty. Well said, Victor, enjoyed reading Hugs Eve
Y. Avatar
February 20, 2021 at 5:48 AM
WoW! Victor, Your well-written piece is deep and profound; it gives your much to think about. I agree, mankind will give an account of all their wrong doings. Well done.Have a great day, my friend - Alexis
Ball Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 7:04 AM
At The Second Coming of Christ all well be changed. Justice and Peace will reign hand in hand. Great job here Victor. Look forward to that day because t is closer now than ever. God Bless, JB
Dietrich Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 1:57 PM
This is amazing, Victor. What an awesome poem. FAVE
Kamoonpuri Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 11:41 AM
Wow a strong sharp sarcastic hardhitting poem against man and his misdeeds indeed. This is one of your very best poems !!! It seems to hint of a perfect afterlife too but where evildoers will pay. Kudos for this great poem! ............-------_____....... Plz do read and comment my newest poem too
Cunningham Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 11:21 AM
For sure mankind will answer for all his wrongdoings but for now we mustn't give up hope. Thought provoking verse Victor. Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 10:52 AM
A wonderful day that will be! I hope you find some cheer, dear poet! :)
Nicole Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 9:16 AM
"The day will come when we must give an account of our misdeeds" So true. This is emotional and tender, all at the same time. Your thoughts caress gently around me. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Buehler Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 8:23 AM
It is lovely to start my day with this beautiful poem of joyful hope. :)
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 7:44 AM
This is just to good. Loved the happy ending. How are your eyes. Hope you are feeling better. Take care Rama
Buhagiar Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Must go to the optician again. ~~
Pandit Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 5:35 AM
Your gifted pen skillfully painted two portraits --you had me convinced about quintessence of nothing in the first and then the rainbow of hope in the other. Masterfully done, Victor.
Andresen Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 2:29 AM
-"The gross garbage of man's past, The insignificance of the insecure future "... yet we have our dreams ... rainbow dreams ... an excellent poem, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Severo Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 1:12 AM
Poetry as it should be, I loved this write.
Buhagiar Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 1:40 AM
Thank you. ~~
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