Plagiarism

A Thought stands alone; waiting, cold, and shivering.
Yay, succor from a Scribe, who against the slaughter of the innocent, and whose own thoughts are fair, places around the shoulders of the Thought a robe of ermine- this being a robe of magic- the magic and mystery of forefathers, and of footprints of children not yet born.

Now, Thought standing regally, spawns more thoughts,
And thoughts upon thoughts blossom like a tree with fruits; 
Yay, tutti frutti, ample for a slice of fruit to be given to each one  in the crowd.
And the crowd, eating the fruit, began to think,
And so more thoughts were formed.

Halt! Do pray.
While eating fruit one hears a rattle at the door.
Foreshadowing that the door has no lock, it opens furtively, 
(my heart now pounding, inasmuch guests were not expected),
And enters with aplomb, a haughty trickster from the witche's lair.
The trickster grabs the ermine wrap from Thought,
And as quickly leaves the room with the beloved robe.

Once more, Thought stands alone, waiting, cold, and shivering.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kalita Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Hi Hilda Silpika here. This composition is damn honest as I was a victim of plagiarism. It was so much at a point of time, I just deleted the account from that site. This is the worst parasite. Your irony is absolutely apt and relevant that no true pen can deny. Have a blessed day
Greenhough Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Thank you for your comment. I do wonder how much that I've written here is plagiarized. Way more people than comment seem to view my stuff. I want to put my poems in a book for sale but will one of these thrives try to sue me.? I can't fathom the popularity.of some poems.
Mcintosh Avatar
December 30, 2023 at 2:10 PM
So intriguing, such a "thought" - God bless you always, Love, Gina
Greenhough Avatar
January 1, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Thank you.
Nicholsen Avatar
December 21, 2023 at 8:16 AM
This is an excellent write plagiarism is very sad indeed many blessings to you thanks for sharing your work.
Greenhough Avatar
December 21, 2023 at 8:33 AM
Thank you for reading.
Empress Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 10:56 AM
“ And thoughts upon thoughts blossom like a tree with fruits; ” i love that. Abd I agree. And its strange i was thinking of posting one of my plagiarism poems too. Some steal, without fully realizing or understanding the thought too behind our words. Powerful write and i always like how you write about different topics in such eloquence. Pleasure reading you
Greenhough Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 4:34 PM
O decided to post this poem because of recent accusations od plagiarism in the news. I don't mind inspiration from a poem, but inspiration is different. I hope you post your poem on plagiarism. I'd love to read it.
Poet Avatar
December 17, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Hilda, your poem was eloquent and captivating, and the message regarding the detrimental effects of plagiarism was effectively communicated. Well done
Greenhough Avatar
December 17, 2023 at 10:47 AM
Thank you. I feel that words we write are loving pieces of our personal souls.
Baker Avatar
December 17, 2023 at 9:14 AM
Powerful and enthralling poetry, my friend, and the message of the damage of plagiarism was well presented. Have a pleasant Sunday. Bill
Greenhough Avatar
December 17, 2023 at 9:24 AM
Thank you. Plagiarism has been in the news lately, so I pulled this piece out of mothballs.
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