Not to be Reproduced, 1937 by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte
Not for laughs, no laughing matter
If
the mirror is set stood in the dark
The
recipients of views are left with preference
Subjective
on notions they so choose to relate to
Lifting
a figure takes an effort to master
One
cannot be bothered to hold so strong
The
darkness would hide one's blemish
Shortfalls
on priorities are to be made common
Around
here, here, we are, all blind in the dark
Mirrors
reflections has no value
Not
even if one as us, shines a light
To daylight
the dark, not even that as prelude
The
prophets have made foolish of moral
A
price tag; the seller has to now pay the payer
To
get things done, how do we get things done
Around
here, rules of engagement do define
Elaborate
your PROCLAMATION and stand by
Your
words, a cancer of deeds as done
But
do not attempt to fool the gods
With
stands like “fa ma nyame”
Not
for laughs, no laughing matter, do you mind
A
satire has its place, not in stern fields, do you mind
Such a strong social dynamic to this, my friend. The most striking phrase, for me, was to "daylight the dark." I am much in favor of fusing words, and the English language is so limited in scope, in feeling, that at times I feel trapped.
ReplyDelete"The seller now has to pay the payer," indeed. Topsy-turvy world, in priorities as well as in simple daily realities. Bless you. Amy
Great social stand in your verses. so much truth expressed in such an artistic way!
ReplyDeleteAhhh...what to say...they seeped deep inside my heart...indeed your words are a heap of clay , shaping and reshaping in reader's mind...good work buddy :)
ReplyDeletenice...cool story overall but also each little bit has something to weight...the part that struck me first read was... Elaborate your PROCLAMATION and stand by
ReplyDeleteYour words, a cancer of deeds as done ...our words, so much wieght to them and if we cant stand by them, then why use them...and the daylight to dark, another cool touch..
huh?
ReplyDelete#.deep
ReplyDeleteI read and re-read and I think my lack of trying to describe is showing itself here...forgive my for I am a little under my league to properly comment (though others are not). Apologies, but I think acknowledging the writers efforts in these prompts should also be undertaken.. as I have done :-(
ReplyDeleteCreatively spun this tale of truth!
ReplyDeleteI agree. No laughing matter at all.
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