Sunday, November 15, 2020

Perception / Misconception

Looking out on a level plain

And asking the question "does anyone care?"

Silently longing to break with tradition

Without ending up alone in despair.

Perception from angles acute and obtuse,

Varying versions of justice and truth,

Backgrounds and foregrounds, shadows and glare,

Break down the barriers formed in our youth.

 

Plans thought out, though ill conceived,

Treasures sought for a rainy day,

Pleasures of the world surrounding

All our simple folksy ways.

Trouble comes and, unprepared,

The burden stings like iron gloves

Smashed upon the cheek of wisdom,

Crashing down from high above.

 

Perception of our misconception.

Embarrassment to noble thought.

Deeds will out and battles count

When we perceive them to be fought.

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