Metamorphosis

[Lonnie]

Metamorphosis



In silent zeal an ego chases images of self
round about the center of its Id
a rodent knocking knick knacks from an overcrowded shelf
where relics of deceit are often hid

reflections in a mirror are but visions to the blind
peering into realms of inner space
hoping that some miracle of faith will help them find
long forgotten memories of face

the clown observes its own demise while capering in fear
across the center ring of circus fate
clearly underestimating shadows that appear
as nothing more than jugglers running late

a paragon of goodness tumbles into webs of sin
while preaching to a choir full of mimes
stubbornly believing virtue comes from deep within
and blatantly ignoring holy rhymes

in silent zeal an ego catches glimpses of the truth
as its Id lies hiding in suspense
a rodent praying for a hole, no matter how uncouth
where it can lie preparing its defense

the mirror’s visions fade to black, the clown accepts a death
that paragons of goodness fail to see
as all the casts of passion plays await with baited breath
the dying of their savior on the tree


C. Lon R. Bruso

[Ladywildalice]

Sinners one and all, we aspire to be worthy of the slightest nod, the extended hand of forgiveness for our selfishness, our crassness, our egocentrism, or deceitful and painful treatment of others. None of us are immune from the human foibles built into our mortal flesh. But the light of love that shines strongest and brightest does bathe us in its rays and guides us to a better life. Your most lovely, honest, and straightforward write brought tears and reminded me, yet again. Thank you. Excellent work here and well done indeed. Sue

[Lonnie]

Thank you dear Lady!

Your generous review makes me a bit giddy, but I am extremely happy that you enjoyed the piece so! Thank you once again for the kind words!

[JASON]

Lonnie I am dumbfounded, this was something special...
To me, I suppose it could be about dying to self.
Stanza 3 was my favourite - oftentimes we don't see the impending
danger in our lives until it is too late...

[Lonnie]

Thank you very much!

I guess every now and again Even I can come up with something that resonates with others! I deeply appreciate your comments!

[Josie]

Congratulations on the TPS Spotlight. Some of the images the narrator shared were of the mirror's visions that turn to black, the clown that accepts a death that the paragons of goodness fail to see while all the casts of passion plays await the dying of their savior on a tree. Life goes on and somehow we miss relating our personal lives to the savior.

[Ladywildalice]

Congratulation son the spotlight. Still love this one and very much appreciated.

[Lonnie]

My sincere tank yous to all who have read this and left me feedback. I am also very grateful for the nomination to spotlight! Thank you all very much!

[rupertpupkin]

Hi. Really excellent poem. Well done on the spotlight!

[Lonnie]

Thank you!

First time in spotlight for me and I feel very honored!

[karrie]

An excellent write! Congrats on the well deserved spotlight!

[Lonnie]

Thank you!

This was a hard write but I guesss it came across okay so it seems!