Cognitive Dissonance Poem by Jason Bonhomme
Cognitive Dissonance
"Unable or unwanting
to assume
a manly, worldly responsibility
you languish in idle
activity"
So
you want to demolish
church and state
and yet you
receive an allowance
from the guv'
food and clothing
via RCC good works
I am thankful
praise from above
cognitive dissonance
to be back in the world
of form name number
crimson prince
stands in the dock
authority lies hubris
all torn asunder
my back
against the wall
excuses for friends revealed
blood blackening hate
cold rejection irate
purple thistle flowers
lying dead in the field.
[South coast of New South Wales, Australia,2017]
It’s hard to argue with someone who lies to themself. Nice message.
Poignant rendition of words. A work of an intricate mind. Thanks for sharing Jason.
Poetry not only can heal the mind. It can connect neurons to improve the mind beyond its own recognition. It has been proven that a good diet, proper exercise and using the mind to improve itself is the way to go..
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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" I am thankful/praise from above" set the tone completely differently to me. You do not sound bitter and bummed, but open, alert and ready to receive.