The Paupers Slumber

Introduction:

When I compose such a poem that carries such a potentially very strong theme or one that will most likely be seen a means that Incite rather than one that should bring folks to Ponder and consider peoples behaviour. Thus this will be a poem that may very well be a problem as it were for some folks.

But truth be told this is a poem that addresses one’s Greed and the treatment of people. How we as people can so often dictate our manner in others eyes. thus to compose such a poem in a time that such issues are seen almost everwhere. We are in a time when society appears to divide itself and the need for me to finally after such a long time after placing this aside time and time again.

In composing this poem I again placed my usual and most relied upon style aside and composed the poem as I have in recent weeks. I also hope that reader also find other issues and situations floating around this poem. If tis was the origional intention or not, should not be as important in my opinion.

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About The Poem:

I composed this poem to highlight How a persons greed and deplorable treatment of others can be relfectedin such a poem. All too often we see people appear almost as sheep and posing as sheep. Yet their actions and deeds behind the sceens shows that shuch sheep appearance is but sheep clothing and in fact they wander as wolves that devouring all around them.

Sadly in a fast paced society and a world that people are stressed to earn and pay bills. But what happens after such life styles settle amongst people? We fin Greed, And Deplorable treatement of people who are all but walked over by some, who often view them as subhuman.

This is in fact where this poem comes into being and why It eventually has been composed to eventually join other such poems that I call Poems on Society and Actions in Society.

As folks find in reading my poetry I have tried to avoid Political situations, BUT when It comes to society I have addressed issues and characteristics that reflect in how people are seen.

If any people have comments to make I welcome as always. My journey in writing poetry comtinues and I learn. Do let me know how you find this one and where it takes you when reading such.

Having said all of this. Please Enjoy this Poem:

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The Paupers  Slumber

Playing a pauper with pockets brimming gold,
 Who molds his fate - stepping through the bitter cold.
 Did he pilfer the pockets of greed to wield control, 
When his sole aim was to patrol for toll?

Who dared to share his divine path from yon,
 Seated on his throne, ever vigilant, ever drawn.
Blinded by greed's fading light into the night, 
He wanders through pastures where sheep gleam white.

Who set the wolf amidst the flock to slumber? 
Or watched as they wandered, taking many to encumber. 
As the shepherd witnessed, his blaze rose higher, 
Lifting him beyond, to where he could retire.

Gods grant no right to lord it, clear as day, 
For the hands that feed now stand freed to say. 
The voices that called empires to sometimes fall, 
Now stand firm against the wall, recalling all.

What have you wrought, with puppet strings laid bare, 
Bitter winds blow 'twixt screens of smoke, unfair. 
The chains of bondage, where your lies did confine, 
See how men now stand aligned, thoughts intertwine.

Freedom beckons once more, yet no rebels roar, 
Word by word, the mice from their nests, they implore. 
Rejected, spirits wane, calling for your return, 
Yet you dare not discern the troubles you did earn.


  
© Pat Fitzgerald 2024

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ENDING THOUGHTS:

Thank you for joining me on this journey, which is my journey through writing and learning more regarding composing poetry. They say that life is a journey which for me translates into poetry a journey onto itself.

At times I experiment on methods or way how I can improve my poetry, therefore getting feedback is always most welcome for such as these.

Some of my poetry contain topics that at some point will or may not contain issues that readers either agree with or do not, or they have experienced or They will disagree with completely. YET that is Perfectly fine with me. But Poetry is a form of art work that I enjoy and thus using it in a manner to touch or inspire the reader.

My path through writing and publishing Poetry on this blog is a journey beyond any expectations. And numbers have grown past anything I ever expected. In the end of any post I have to Pass on my thanks to you for joining me on this journey.

Poetry for me is a constant learning curve that I always strive to improve. Often due to the speed of my typing and a few other issues, mistakes and typos will find their way into published posts. I continue to work on improving this as I move along.

Please forgive for any such mistakes and for your understanding this.

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