Thrust to the curb, dampen eyes open wide
Scent of greed its insatiable addiction
Core of humanity, rotten inside
Shadowy phantom with minions at his side
The root of all evil, the cause of the infliction
Thrust to the curb, dampen eyes open wide
Cold and alone with nowhere to hide
Fear is an anaconda with tenacious constriction
Core of humanity, rotten inside
Shrieks of natural morality long denied
Existence swallowed by dereliction
Thrust to the curb, dampen eyes open wide
To cruelty’s Avatar it does confide
Two burning, maniacal gems aim the affliction
Core of humanity, rotten inside
Brutal scars of tyranny forever reside
Stern judge with a callous conviction
Thrust to the curb, dampen eyes open wide
Core of humanity, rotten inside
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Ummm...this essay seems kinda cool, except for the fact I cant really understand what it's about. As in, I can't figure out what in your life would trigger such emotions and thoughts. if you actually respect my advice (doubt it)I would recommend trying to make a more linear connection to the topic instead of being so vague. It just helps the reader make a stronger connection to the poem.
I'm about 180 degrees from Roger...good poetry doesn't have to "make sense"..at least not in a superficial way. I like the images here ( but they ARE pretty gruesome!) and I still don;'t like "it does confide" Tht seems to quaint for this poem
First off: Roger, this isn't an essay. It's a poem.
I like the social commentary of this poem. The corruption of society represented through the violence, greed, and images of evil.
Very good.
First off: Josh, FUCK YOU.
I didn't say I didn't like the POEM, but at the same time I was saying that poetry for me needs to have a direct message to be enjoyable. Whatever, everyone is different. For example, Walsh doesn't like to make SENSE. EVER.
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