The Final Thesis....

Freedom life and sacrifice

But tell me what's the ending price?

When most are bound beneath these chains....

And all one sees has gone insane

Shall I entangle, engage within my mind

Mortifieds mortgaged morticious eyes 

Whom wish to cast me under their spells 

Of melancholies projected tears....

While sounding crimsons rusted bells

Behind these bars they bent themselves

Amid conceptions misconceived

This tainted truth, that they should believe

Twisted....

Now nailed upon the judgmental cross

Wretched flesh, burning, its ultimate cost

When smitten fresh permeates the air

The stench that gathers, that they all may share

This feast of sorrow from among mangled times

Cannibals moment, at the expense of another human life

When the moon turns to blood, and the sun grows black

And right is wrong, and wrong is back

To gather its flocks amid the night of the day

As darkness rules, within the most subtle way....

Freedom life and sacrifice

But tell me what's the ending price?

When most are bound beneath these chains

And all one sees, has gone insane!

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The final thesis....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
May 7, 2009 at 6:50 PM
come back from the darkness, you are putting Lovecraft to shame. Light & Love
La France Avatar
May 7, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Powerful words, John, many wonderful lines, thought provoking, and thanks so much for your very nice comments on my poetry.
Chircop Avatar
May 6, 2009 at 3:30 PM
thanks for your kind comments-you are a good friend--charma;-)smile
Chircop Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 2:56 PM
check your soupmail mr rhinem pls;-)
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 7:57 AM
BTW... a fine poem John!! Best wishes, Keith
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 7:55 AM
I have issued a retraction, and I have apologized to Laurie for this indiscretion. Thanks for your sage advice my friend! Best wishes, Keith
Lokken Avatar
May 3, 2009 at 10:22 AM
This is so deep and dark and poignant....umm, cutting? I was taken in all your images, really wretched and devastating... I am sorry it often takes me so long to comment. I am so very busy, but whenever I need a smile, or a refreshment for my soul, I visit your page!:) Love, Sara
Shango Avatar
May 1, 2009 at 6:50 AM
John, ... Of melancholies projected tears ... are words of a tru artists. We become poems written not by our joys but our divine sadness ... The Christian's life is one of constant overcoming ... for it is character that we build as the purpose of this love. Divine love flows only from that final character that makes us the image of God again.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
April 30, 2009 at 7:04 PM
In the world but not of the world-helps. There are way too many things to pull on souls these days. You have described the twisted world of finances and more. I like the cannible moment...like vultures trying to get the last bit. Stay strong is all we can do. Thank you John, for sharing your thoughts. D. S-J
Devonshire Avatar
April 30, 2009 at 1:53 PM
The "ending price" is far too costly, John. Your words touch on many of the ills that plague man today. "Mortified, mortgaged morticious eyes" is a frightening image. But I guess that's what we can expect when "All one sees has gone insane." Excellent poem!! Love, Carolyn
Austin Avatar
April 30, 2009 at 7:34 AM
Now you are talking about the media as well as other value systems gone crazy..."As darkness rules within the most subtle way"...I dig this line. Everything gone to hell within a smile. Have I read you right, John? This one will take some more thought on my part. Love reading your stuff. Love, daver
Strand Avatar
April 30, 2009 at 7:26 AM
Well written John ,like the alliteration as well.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Christian Avatar
April 30, 2009 at 4:10 AM
a wonderful poem John, its always great reading your words of wisdom, encouragement, dedication and your faith shines strong my dear and wonderful friend, its a bless ing knowing you on soup, thanks for all your kind comments, you in our thoughts and heart, God bless you much love from diane
Docherty Avatar
April 30, 2009 at 2:43 AM
Great imagery filled graphic write full of emotion too. Such 'Revelation' you bring to us, hereon in it depends which way our souls are sold...I'd like to see a juxtaposed write of yours to complement this one showing the brighter side and all its glory as we move towards judgement... Such dramaic and colourful picture you bring to us to muse over poet, well done.. Your comments/thoughts always extrememly welcome. Kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
Chircop Avatar
April 29, 2009 at 9:47 PM
when the moon turns to blood and the sun goes black,ow my terrifyingly scary,the final thesis,maybe we re close to it dear friend,with all these wars,illnesses,etc.this poem is chilling but a prophecy too,bravo----and dont run away again,keep writing;-)thanks for your sinciere kind hearted comments too-----charma;-)
Orozco Avatar
April 29, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Very well written, I really enjoyed reading this! - darkpoet
Ginn Avatar
April 29, 2009 at 7:14 PM
As darkness rules, within the most subtle way....wonderfully deep and thoughtful. I actually just had a conversation about this very thing about an hour ago. Your last line is a killer.
Goff Avatar
April 29, 2009 at 5:31 PM
John, delightfully dark melody! nice! Jim
Bingham Avatar
April 29, 2009 at 5:26 PM
John the way the world is right now, it sure looks as though this may well be the "Final Thesis". A lot to ponder over, interesting write. God Bless. Ron
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