Conspicuous Consumption

[Johntee]

Conspicuous Consumption


We may not look upon the sun unblinded

nor doubt the tales told by power

but fall in line with the thread unwinding

to face the beast that awaits the hour.

In wending walls the senses binding,

from stygian gloom confounding fear,

black sails will carry a message homeward

of the failure to kill the desire to devour.

[amenOra]

Awesome, a delight to read this share from you.
It's quite inspiring, and all of it works together well to produce ...
Some change in me beyond words!

[Johntee]

Thanks amenora

[AlexandratheLate]

Expanding your horizons Johntee. I really like how you put this together.

[Johntee]

Thanks Alex. It's an outflow
from the mindset Grant's
"Aback of Empties"
put me into

[grant hayes]

Black sails ... hmm, legend of Theseus? Quite prophetic, this one. I like the rhyme scheme, the use of near-rhyme within it, and the assonance. Very skilfully wrought, Johntee.

[Johntee]

You read me well Grant.
The Minotaur of Greed
won't be easily slain.

[RhymeLovingWriter]

back -- we never cut
compelled full-throttle onward
midst indulgenced glee

'til -- consumered glut
razed clear, as conscience laundered,
brings us to a knee

Concur with all above. Really enjoyed this piece!

[Johntee]

Thanks RLW Grant has given inspiration.