Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Poet Free verse

The Race of Mankind

The black night turns red
Wolves consume the gentle doves
Upon the hole of the cobra
The whole world in disarray


Male and female, he created them
In peace and love they dwell time –pass 
Upon the light aperture of a poisonous snake
The waves dashed into boat
And became submerged


Downturn in event we see as
Males become females with feminine accessories
Females become males with masculine accessories
The whole world becomes blind
Dwelling under the vine of a mere snake
And under its fig tree

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Kelly Hitchcock August 21, 2018 at 1:40 PM "The whole world becomes blind" So true! Reminds me of Sagan's Demon Haunted World. Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon August 22, 2018 at 2:16 AM Very disheartening! Thanks for checking by, Kelly.

Kim Merryman March 8, 2017 at 4:27 PM Powerful imagery in this, Adeniji! A sad look at our topsy-turvy world. Blessings, KIm Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon March 11, 2017 at 3:28 PM Thank you for your comment, Kim. The whole world has become very blind.

Susan Palli January 26, 2017 at 4:29 AM Sooo true, Mr. Gideon! What a sad state the ungodly world is in! Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon January 27, 2017 at 1:17 PM Thank you for your comment. Joy to you, Susan.

Mark Peterson January 8, 2017 at 12:28 AM intriguing and replete with depth and meaning, worthy of several reads. I am impressed with the profundity of your work. Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon January 8, 2017 at 2:22 AM Thank you for checking by, Mark. I'm thrilled with your comment.

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu January 6, 2017 at 10:22 AM Thanks for the imagery. I have learned something sweet. Solomon Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon January 6, 2017 at 3:32 PM Thank you for checking by, Solomon.

Vicki Acquah January 4, 2017 at 8:18 PM very true. "the whole world becomes blind" Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon January 5, 2017 at 4:30 PM Thank you Vicki, I really appreciate your comment.

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 3, 2017 at 3:58 PM A most excellent poem, Adeniji. The state of mankind is portrayed accurately in this masterfully written poem. The flow of transcendent wisdom in this rapturous poem is so hypnotic. It sways the mind. Very enchanting poem, my dear friend. Happy New Year. May love and peace be bestowed upon you abundantly. Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon January 4, 2017 at 4:55 PM Thank you my friend, much love and joy to you. Hugs, Adeniji.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 2, 2017 at 2:53 AM - A great poem, well written Adeniji - Happy New Year - // Anne-Lise :) Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon January 2, 2017 at 4:25 AM Thank you Anne, I wish you lots of love and joy in this season.

Darren White January 1, 2017 at 11:40 PM You have such a rich way of using the language, you have me awed every time. Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon January 2, 2017 at 12:20 AM Thank you for the encomium, my friend; I'm greatly honored. Hugs, Adeniji