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the Great Debate
by Michele Schottelkorbfeel the past
love the present
embrace the future
(thats what the wise man said)
screw the past
ignore the present
destroy the future
(the thought rang through his head)
how many hours shall we waste
contemplating our vast existence
how many times will a small one cry
and buckle to Lifes persistence
in the hour of the dead
we place our fears in yours
dont you see, dont you hear
the beating through the floor?
we ride upon a magic cloud
and scream and wonder why
the echoes of others laugh at us
from perches way up high
blasphemy comes from within
faith is what you make it
are we ready to stand and fight
or shall we idly fake it? 12/30/2003 Author's Note: my best friend, Andi Slosing, gets credit for the title... :)
Posted on 12/31/2003
Copyright © 2025 Michele Schottelkorb
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Leslie Ann Eisenberg on 12/31/03 at 04:54 AM blasphemy comes from within
....a powerful read! |
| Posted by Anita Mac on 12/31/03 at 06:48 AM This is wonderful... |
| Posted by Max Bouillet on 12/31/03 at 07:57 PM I say we idly fake it. That way 'they' leave us alone while we go do what we want. Of course, that's just my opinion --I may be wrong. ;) |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 01/01/04 at 04:06 AM I love the flow of this poem, and all the places it took me! Poem #6, and your newest fan hurries to read the next one....heehee |
| Posted by Susan Q Tomas on 01/04/04 at 08:44 PM Wow, this would make a great song. I detect a little Poe in there. I'm voting it "Poem of the Day", this is fantastic. |
| Posted by Lori Johnson on 01/05/04 at 03:53 PM This is exactly how I feel today:
"screw the past
ignore the present
destroy the future"
except I would use more expletives! LOL
I love this Michele, think I'll add it to my favorites! :)
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| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 01/18/04 at 04:29 AM Text nicely reflects title. Thought provoking read stopping any poet dead in his or her tracks to walk more carefully across the mine field of life. |
| Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 01/19/04 at 01:35 PM between canyons of great debate
you have populated with more than imagery, more than echo,
but thought's metaphor and resounding |
| Posted by Wendy Sparling on 01/29/09 at 05:45 PM Congrats on your POTD, Michele. The message is strong and well written. |
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