The Unsupervised Stop Sign

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Written: October 25, 2023, For Craig Cornish Contest
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The world is wailing with wantonness
every time feelings and fists collide
crooning in the midst of the earthquake
akin to lamenting the demise of love

Watch as the world catches fire 
screams will resound across the ether
an eternal chorus of shrieking, life is dead

All I view are fiery banners stop signs, and rage
In the quest for a break, shoes are static.

We bore witness to the disasters
the dreadful symptoms of spiritual demise
as in the empire of the Egyptian pharaohs

We elevate our sights instead of trusting 
sensing a basis for praise toward God
some steel their souls to truth, omitting the warning signs.


Stop signs create a dilemma
Someone's whistle is blaring
shaped to ponder on the best action film
the scene where the hero tragically dies.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 11/2/2023 10:17:00 AM
Beyond powerful, my friend! Your images are sumptuous and your word choices are simply breathtaking! "Stop signs create a dilemma," a "blaring" whistle, "fiery banners stop signs." Whew! I am in awe of the power in each verse to communicate the chaos of our world! Best wishes for the contest. Blessing, Lasaad!
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Date: 10/26/2023 11:03:00 AM
Nice philosop[hical poem.
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Date: 10/25/2023 4:51:00 PM
This was quite a read. It made me think- what you said about ancient history and heroes. Enjoyed!
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