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Soulful Antithesis
by Jody PrattAbaft the soul, lurks the abash;
the hyena which heckles from hind wind,
as it would a lion facing extinction.
Abandoned albeit afloat, you are apprehensive,
awkwardly approaching affiliates
like they are dangerous, unpredictable and deliberate.
Your soul is oblivious to rest
whilst imagined Abel in distress,
amidst Cain circumnavigating your axis;
painted with axes and happy abortionists.
Absurdly appropriate, ignorance and extortionists exhibit
harmonious coexistence like a child's innocence.
An actor and a catalyst; you insist in pretending
to persist against being a self-determinist. Affixed with
the notion you are external to your own existence.
Self-affinity begins with acknowledgment and acceptance;
achieved only after awareness annexes indifference
and oneness arises. 12/24/2011 Author's Note: Please comment, I need feedback as I am considering putting this one in my next book.
Posted on 12/25/2011
Copyright © 2024 Jody Pratt
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 12/25/11 at 03:42 AM I'm not as convinced as you seem to be regarding 'children's innocence. The first step to losing it is either when the first slap on butt is received or when someone says the first "No!". From there it is only a slow roll down the hill to 'The Lord of the Flies'. |
| Posted by Rob Littler on 12/25/11 at 09:20 PM ...how interesting that I recognize indifference annexes awareness, as the final move...a sort of getting back for having the courage to care in the first place...awareness fades, indifferene just seeminly is.... |
| Posted by Lori Blair on 12/26/11 at 04:25 AM I believe that indifference is what kills the soul..not evil itself..we can't begin until we wish to do so..Brilliant write and much what I see too! Thank you! |
| Posted by Glenn Currier on 12/26/11 at 06:20 PM I was the rock in your sling moving around your a-world unaffixed but unabashed, a moth trying to find a place to light amidst all the movement. This is a clever piece with a hip-hop feel. I love the genius last line with which you rewarded me after the exciting journey. Thanks, Jody. |
| Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 12/27/11 at 01:51 PM you want my opinion, Jody, this one is a keeper. splendid from start to finish. one definitely for the books. and I so concur, the soul is definitely oblivious to rest. |
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