Time Tyranny #PhotoPrompt #WDYS

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Time Tyranny

When men try to tower over time,
When hands of the clock are held by Satan,

When shadows become larger than life,
When past lessons are shoved into the crevices,

When conflagrations spread unabated,
When human values vanish into the air,

When smoke bellows from the trees,
When sands of power blind the eyes,

When screams satiate the raging brutes,
When war din swallows human voices, 

When thorny winds whisper ancient tales,
When sighs don’t stir the mighty,

When innocent, unarmed people are handcuffed,
When empty words are offered by the Sadists, 

Be it known that the fog of execration will smother them,
Disgrace demons will follow them forever.

Calls of redemption will haunt them till eternity,
But some sins are unpardonable.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Sadje for the inspiration — Whatdoyousee #293

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38 thoughts on “Time Tyranny #PhotoPrompt #WDYS”

  3. A very strong and moving poem Balroop. This is indeed where we are standing as a human race and it really is on the edge of a deep crevice. Thanks for joining in.

  8. This is a nice poem Balroop that mirrors the world we are living in those days. I am always amazed at the way you know how to chose the right words to express your and our feelings. We can all relate to these lines.

    1. Thank you so much for your kind words, Marie. These thoughts have been passing my mind everyday, and despite the dismissal, they have written themselves. Probably the image nudged them.

  10. So powerful, Balroop. You echo my sentiments, my rage, disappointment, dismay, and despair. This is all a choice. War is a choice, cruelty is a choice, avarice is a choice. I also believe that history will take a sharp view of such inhumane choices. Huge hugs, my friend.

    1. I know you’ve expressed your dismay over the situation that has been going from bad to worse. I have been writing about it but didn’t share it. This image seems to echo our emotions and I let my thoughts flow. Yes, history will never forgive this. Thank you for sharing your reflections, Diana.

      1. I struggle with how much of my outrage and despair to share on my blog. To date, it’s only been a fraction of what I feel. I want my blog to be a cheerful place, so I find that I can’t post at all right now.

  13. YES! You express our pain/worries/anger at what’s happening during this TIME so well, so poetically, and the rage comes through. Thank you, Balroop.

    1. I also hope that such times don’t last forever, the mighty and the powerful who ride high on the wax wings of Icarus fall just like him. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts, Pam.

  14. Wow, this is such a powerful and thought-provoking piece. It really makes me think about how we deal with the messes we create, both literally and figuratively. Funny enough, I’m in the middle of cleaning out my garage and just rented a dumpster for the first time, feels oddly fitting. Clearing out physical clutter feels small compared to the “fog of execration” here, but it’s a reminder that cleanup, in any form, is necessary!

  15. Very thoughtful poem, Balroop. A kind of somberness, an energy surrounding the times that are harder – such as current times around the world. ‘When past lessons are shoved into the crevices’ Really like this line. Past lessons can hurt and are humbling, and so it’s tempting to put them away. But lessons are what makes us wiser. May us learn from our pasts, show each other compassion and step forwards together. Hope you are doing well, Balroop. Much love to you ❤️

    1. Thank you for sharing your insights, Mabel. I agree with you past lessons make us wiser but it doesn’t seem so, as wars and conflicts continue to plague us despite their proven futility.

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