The infinity of consequence

 

Regard your hands with disgust.

Idle, they are the tools of wicked thought...

 

Your mind wanders the contours of things forbidden,

misused, it writes a script for dormant horrors...

 

the seed and the active ingredient repel,

whilst psychopathic imagination permits all...

 

the membrane of restraint is gossamer thin...

a butterfly wing betwixt heaven and hell

                                                                  between war and peace

 

that moment between the idea and the act,

before a life or the world entire might change...

 

In those quiet spaces of strength or surrender

lives are shaped or destroyed

                                                                   that know not each other.

 

 

https://wolfgarwords.com/2025/04/16/the-infinity-of-consequence/

 

 

 

 

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◄ Aubade-esque

Easter, the resurrection of man ►

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David RL Moore

Sun 20th Apr 2025 17:55

Thanks for the likes and comments

David

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David RL Moore

Fri 18th Apr 2025 07:44

Good morning folks,

Thanks to Landi and Stephen for your comments.

David RL Moore

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 17th Apr 2025 05:50

One of your best, I think, David. It stirs emotions in the reader, as a good poem should.

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Landi Cruz

Thu 17th Apr 2025 05:47

The binary matters of politics keep us busy while our instincts take a dive...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JHYIGy1dyd8&pp=ygUIdGhlIGZpeHjSBwkJfgkBhyohjO8%3D

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David RL Moore

Wed 16th Apr 2025 22:04

Thank you for your reading and comment Flyntland.

Indeed, from the individual citizen to the commander in chief we are all capable of bringing existance to an end. All that restrains us is will, all that unbridles us is curiosity and madness.

Consequences are infinite.

David RL Moore

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Flyntland

Wed 16th Apr 2025 18:14

This poem puts into words the cold fear of a misstep among the superpowers, it would take so little to provoke narcissistic leaders into unleashing hell on earth.

"the membrane of restraint is gossamer thin
a butterfly wing betwixt heaven and hell
between war and peace"

Your brilliant poem leaves me chilled and anxious, as it should.

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