Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

Means of Relief

We walk in measured paces
while pursuing our wants and needs.
And with smiles stamped on false faces;
folks follow fortune where it leads.

Ambition fuels constant stress,
for only success will suffice.
And intimacy's worth far less
when sex is a matter of price.

If Hell is nothing but a lie,
souls do not need absolution.
Seeking justice after we die,
scriptures hint at retribution.

Religions promise to right wrongs,
allowing the maligned to cope.
And using rituals and psalms,
Faith imbues wretched souls with hope.

Truth fosters exasperation,
and yet, we defend blind belief.
For, despite tears of frustration;
Death's our only means of relief.

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Line Gauthier February 25, 2018 at 3:01 PM What a dark poem, Emile. Hope and seeing justice does come at a cost. Faith certainly is a form of organized relief for the "maligned". Strong poem. Emile Pinet February 25, 2018 at 5:30 PM Thanks Line all of your comments are appreciated my friend, Emile.

Bl Devnath March 12, 2015 at 8:49 AM Excellent observation in to means of relief. Nicely expressed my lovely friend. Loved always,bl Emile Pinet March 12, 2015 at 11:33 AM Thanks so much BL, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Cherl Dunn March 11, 2015 at 5:43 PM Dear Emile, Mystic is right you have a great talent my young friend, and we will keep reading as long as you write such wonderful poetry that comes from your epic heart, love this every single line is just beautiful, cheri ps glade you liked my cookie poem it's yummy lol Emile Pinet March 11, 2015 at 5:51 PM Thank so much Cherl, I treasure your visits. Emile.

Nette Onclaud March 11, 2015 at 3:07 PM this wonderful write has a profound feel without being preachy, emile... you uplift!.. huggs Emile Pinet March 11, 2015 at 3:20 PM Thanks Nette, I always enjoy your visits. Emile

Elaine George March 11, 2015 at 9:48 AM Ah!!!! such deep and profound observations, Emile. Great writing, Elaine Emile Pinet March 11, 2015 at 11:16 AM Thanks so much Elaine, I appreciate your visit. Emile.