RC Arts Poet Dramatic Monologue

Thee and Thou

It all remains thee and thou.
I rebuke myself for past and now.
I that child, I of age and wisdom.
In wisdom's hindsight here I dwell.
Slave, Master of a purgatory in then and now.

Never Splendor came only Erie mist.
Rising from darkness caught I the gist.
In it dwell a puppeteer ensconced in twine.
followed from end to end was I who held the line.
When tightened I my grip the vibrato ran the twine.

I listened closely it whispered clear, "The fool is near"
Not Child nor Slave and Master but I the Puppeteer.
A tug upon the twine, the fool became alive. 
Rising with each movement until I met my eyes. 
I gazed long into the depths of what stood before me.

I pondered, Shall I rebuke him, cast him to whence he came ?
It displeased me rancid thing before my eyes.
Wretched Slave I despise, Master of memories ill.
 Foolish child and foolish still.
 What Wisdom brought up have you, Trifles of dreams unfulfilled ?

A shame fell over me as I looked upon this soul.
Had it been another I would not dare be so bold. 
Would be empathy I felt and empathy I would give. 
I dare judge not another yet so well I judge myself.
Let go the twines, gentle soul I shall no more spurn thee.

RC

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Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 3, 2015 at 6:52 AM Congratulations Randall. RC Arts December 3, 2015 at 6:19 PM Thank You

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 3, 2015 at 4:15 AM Brilliant write Randall .. congrats on fine win! RC Arts December 3, 2015 at 6:19 PM Thank You

Skat A December 2, 2015 at 11:42 PM Randall, Congratulations on your Poe, Poe WIN! SKAT :)

Poet Destroyer A November 18, 2015 at 9:59 PM Randall, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ RC Arts December 3, 2015 at 8:40 PM Thank You.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 17, 2015 at 11:58 AM - Hey Randall :) - A lovely time to start in an poetry club, autumn and winter is a time we spend a lot of time inside our homes - More time to read and write poetry - I wish you an enjoyable time and warm welcome :) -Thanks for your great first poem - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Skat A November 17, 2015 at 10:44 AM Randall, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT