So Spake Simple Simon
Is it right and proper to treat us fools so bad?
We are but simple souls, not completely mad.
This world is but a complex place full of traps and snares
That can catch us all out if we’re taken unawares
Even Kings and courtiers find themselves caught out
So, what chance do we have who know next to nought
We are so often laughed at as we try to understand
Why it is that others have all the wealth and land
And when we ask for twopence for to buy some food
We are told we’re stupid and we’re not doing any good
And when we would go fishing so very far from sea
We practice in a bucket. It made such sense to me
And as for seeking plums for to make some jam
Whilst I was a searching, I was chased by a ram
That landed me in thistles; not pleasant you’ll agree
All that was in the larder was dry bread for my tea.
I could go on for ever about injustice and ill use
How those who care not for others avoid the truth
Who only see the world through their selfish eyes
People who are less fortunate are those they despise.
Vivacious veins of hope
Virus still spreading fear
Veering variably
Voices warbled ill-use
Vaccination striving
Vicarious breathing
Vanquished foe valiantly
3rd place winner
Written : May 5, 2021
Pleiades V Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Kim Merryman
Checked by : howmanysyllables.com
Shadow’s fingers
shred the cloak of midnight:
starry security for my fragile temple.
Shadow’s nails
incise the white porcelain of my neck
with deepened lines of red.
Shadow’s palm
suffocates my breath
and muzzles the wailing cry.
Shadow’s eyes
bore holes into my secrecies
and widen them for ill use.
I’m acquitted only by the sun’s rays.
The fierce irony: handsome night betrays.
"Self Abuse"
Imagining how my own hand would taste
I want to punch my own face, is that such a disgrace?
I bet no one would ever know
It is I that throws the blows
Could I knock myself out?
Or should i just hit my own mouth?
Maybe Ill black my left eye
Ill use the right one to cry
just how long will it take
once I am out to awake?
This way I will recieve love and sympanthy
And lots of company who pities me
Come on its time for the show
Today I will start by busting my nose!
24 hours and 20 mins
nothing makes the want go
nothing fades the need
just like my addictions, my obsessions
im gonna push u farther than u want
guilt trip, my sad face
ill use up all the tricks
i told u once...
pull me back and show me who we are
u are my mirror, and i was supposed to be yours
but u are not this bitter, lonely and tasteless
u are better than this, get the going while its good
the fear inside me is like a fresh burn
screaming in terror, my gut in knots
just watch the layers peel away
and that is me and im not so pretty anymore
if u dont grab me now
and drag me back to shallow waters
im gone forever, fed myself to the sharks
but maybe its better if u turn now and go
24 hours and 26 minutes
im almost dead anyway
theres no reason to hang around
and watch this horror show
break that mirror that once was me cuz its warped and chipped
i cant offer u the good stuff all the time
my heart is black and bloated from the pain
24 hours just go now...
One breath
One soul
One spirit
One life
One heart
Why hate?
One choice
Choose life
One voice
Ill use mine
Anyway possible
The truth is unstoppable
Lies will fall
We all will stand tall
In the case of a brawl
Defeating these demons once and for all
Freedom rings answer the call
fear is our enemy
that seems to be blocking me
when I beat it
there will be no locking me.
Its new day, a new morning ,a chance at a renewed life. How wonderful it is, to wake, and
realize, that its another chance, for happiness. Oh yes, the road is long, and price is great, the
chance to do it right ,is priceless. Today, I will be thankful, today, I will rejoice, and yes today, I
will smile. As the storm moves in,I'll take its strength, I'll feel its power, i Ill use my abilities, to
create a bond with myself. I will use my brain, to refine my being, to strengthen my heart. I'll use
my body, to physically replace, the negative ,and remove the past reminders. I will use my heart,
to love, to express the emotions, I feel inside. My hands, will touch, and work to provide, a sense
of well being. My feet, will carry me, towards my goal. On this new day, on this new beginning, I
will rise above the pain, I will appreciate, my worth, and I will remember ,my life is a journey, and
the thrill, is the ride
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