Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Prisons of Conceit

Confined within the steep banks of a narrow mind 

is a cryptic river where men stumble in and go blind

They construct reinforced dams that hold them back

from accepting the candid truth;  white is not black

Like the slow moving current of a trickling stream

their thoughts are clogged and clot like curdled cream


What chance do the recalcitrant ones have to accept

reality if they allow no vision of being circumspect

of taking fault and blame for having a closed mind?

These are the ignorant, the foolish ones aptly defined

as those destined to stagnate until they decompose

It's the subsequent end to the stubborn who oppose

a new premise or concept with which they don't agree

They rot inside prisons of conceit;  a human tragedy

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Freddie Robinson Jr. December 6, 2017 at 10:29 AM Powerful poetic observations, Lin! Let the spilt ink from your pen help free those prisoners locked within. Great poem. Kudos on POTD. Love and smiles always.

Connie Marcum Wong November 30, 2017 at 8:04 PM Your words are so insightful and spot on Lin. Congratulations on having this poem honored with POTD! Very deserving. : )

Anne-Lise Andresen November 25, 2017 at 3:03 PM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Lin - a wonderful poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Lin Lane November 26, 2017 at 8:19 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise

Akkina Downing November 24, 2017 at 10:18 PM Congratulations on your awesome POTD Lin... hugs and smiles :) Lin Lane November 25, 2017 at 5:03 AM Thank you for reading and commenting.

Richard Lamoureux November 24, 2017 at 6:08 PM Lots of wisdom in this one. Congrats on being selected for POTD. Lin Lane November 24, 2017 at 6:55 PM Hello, Rick, and thanks ever so much.

John Lawless November 24, 2017 at 4:33 PM I would think the "human tragedy" would be the "end to the stubborn who oppose a new premise or concept with which they don't agree". It seems that the new "era of perception" has seized the realm of thought and useful exchange of ideas. Just one man's humbly stubborn opinion. Congrats on the POTD, Lin,it has caused many to pause and think...thank you Lin Lane November 24, 2017 at 6:53 PM There's nothing humble about being stubborn. Thanks for the thoughts.

Bjorn Wastvedt November 24, 2017 at 2:33 PM Great poem of the day, and so true - changes does not always come easy! :) Lin Lane November 24, 2017 at 6:51 PM Thank you, Bjorn.

Sunlite Wanter November 24, 2017 at 10:04 AM Real poetry and real ideas! Although I think some people identify with a cause, etc. that they fear losing their identify if they consider any other viewpoint. Lin Lane November 24, 2017 at 6:50 PM They should fear losing more than their identity. Thanks, very much.

Charlie Smith November 24, 2017 at 9:46 AM Congratulations Lin for POTD honors, well done. Lin Lane November 24, 2017 at 6:49 PM Thanks so much, Charlie.

Winged Warrior November 24, 2017 at 9:12 AM Congrats!!! Lin on POTD...well executed write my friend...god bless...^WW^ Lin Lane November 24, 2017 at 5:36 PM Thank you, WW.

Janice Canerdy November 24, 2017 at 9:05 AM Lin, this excellently-written poem is very thought-provoking and FITTING for the times! Congrats on getting POTD! Janice Lin Lane November 24, 2017 at 5:35 PM Thank you for the kudos, Janice.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 24, 2017 at 7:18 AM Back with congrats! :) xomo! Lin Lane November 24, 2017 at 8:04 AM Thanks, Mo. Hugs!

Arturo Michael November 24, 2017 at 5:33 AM This is a well-structured message...clearly delivered... Congratulations... I think it's wonderful Lin Lin Lane November 24, 2017 at 8:04 AM Thank you for the compliments, Arturo. They're very much appreciated.

Darren White November 24, 2017 at 4:24 AM That metaphorical conceit is neatly drawn from the first to the last line, Lin. I admire that. And congratulations on PotD :) Lin Lane November 24, 2017 at 8:04 AM Hi, Darren. Your insightfulness is such a clean breath upon which to draw. Thanks a bunch and keep yourself well.

John Gondolf November 23, 2017 at 7:37 AM The problem with people like this is that they are too ignorant to see the error of their ways and they will never change; they are destined to be this way forever. Nicely penned, Lin. John Lin Lane November 23, 2017 at 6:39 PM Ignorant is exactly what they are, John. Thanks ever so much.

Seren Roberts November 22, 2017 at 12:45 PM The only bars in their prison is of their own making. Fools to themselves..... Loved it...Seren..fav Lin Lane November 22, 2017 at 12:55 PM Thanks so much. That's toadly correct, Seren. Here's a quote that I found, fitting for a fool. "A WISE MAN CONFESSES HIS WRONG; A FOOL DEFENDS IT" Some people are just too stubborn to admit they're wrong, even if they know they are.

Tim Smith November 22, 2017 at 10:40 AM This is great Lin...I can feel and smell it too Lin Lane November 22, 2017 at 11:54 AM Thanks very much, Tim.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 22, 2017 at 10:26 AM A scatch and sniff poem I could smell it you wrote it so good!!! Lin Lane November 22, 2017 at 10:37 AM Don't scratch too hard, Mo. The stench may bleed through. Thanks very much.

Jan Allison November 22, 2017 at 9:54 AM Such an insightful poem into the mindset of a conceited arrogant self centered man (of course it does apply to some women too) Lin:-( Shame they can't see what other's can:-( Adding it to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx Jan Allison November 22, 2017 at 11:17 AM Both sayings go so well with the poem Lin:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane November 22, 2017 at 10:36 AM LOL ok. It's there! Jan Allison November 22, 2017 at 10:14 AM ha ha ha you should put that quote there too Lin lol:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane November 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM Oh yes, Jan, it also applies to women who are of the same nature. I found a quote that said, "The problem with closed-minded people is that their mouths are always open." Apropos! Thanks so much for your thoughts.