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the target within us the weapon we are
by jude forese → (All Poetry by jude forese)
Wednesday, February 11, 2015    Rated "G" by the Author.
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the ultimate weapon
eradicates clarity from vision

fools and irrational dreamers
endure its inevitable fallout
simply by believing
in the power of its singular allure
(magical isn’t it)

the ultimate weapon
is on defense as well as offense

it is constantly being detonated by pious creeds,
planetary mythologies,
cultural decrees of narcissistic and xenophobic status

it is designed by surreptitious greed mongers

worshipped by throngs of blinded sycophants
who’d like nothing else
but a sugar-coated lick of illusion

becoming entangled in the shockwave of wondering
why everything is all screwed up

ending up in sigh and a fear dah

the ultimate weapon
is emblazoned
onto the historic synapses
of cultural impressionism

its trepidation inscribed
onto the parchment
of bloodied cement and plastic flowers

its deterrence towards illumination
is built upon the progressive delirium
growing into form

true to stifling every environ
and determined to deploy its universal diktat
in true form
 

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 Reviews of "the target within us the weapon we are"
Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on February 25, 2015
Great title. Our bodies, minds and souls are both weapon and prey. It seems we are culturally and historically programmed to view the contextural and social roles of mankind as set in stone... and glory/rubble. The cult of 'who I am' versus 'who (I think) they are'. Amazing how your complex, esoteric way with words teases these complex understandings out. xx

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on February 15, 2015
Jude this is an interesting introspection as only you can relate for readers my friend. As always I enjoyed reading your work. I've begun to post a bit of work again myself. May peace and love be always with you. Jon Michael

Reviewed by E Phillips
Reviewed on February 13, 2015
There is much to be learned by the neophytes of wordology (us)
This dazzles with metaphorical gems!

Reviewed by Eileen Granfors
Reviewed on February 13, 2015
Some wonderful phrases here as well as a theme. Love "sugar-coated lick of illusion" and "the shockwave of wonder" Well written!

Reviewed by Jeff Mason
Reviewed on February 12, 2015
So introspective, as always. Love this one, especially, "who’d like nothing else/but a sugar-coated lick of illusion" - self-delusion = our own illusion... "We" are our own worst enemy. Wonderful meanderings, jude. -- Jeff Mason

Reviewed on February 11, 2015
Oh, it always has been, is, and will be I fear.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on February 11, 2015
I would agree too with George, but as i don't quite get it I can't in all honesty agree or disagree...you gotta write things for me as if I were a 12 year old, as that is where my smarts did stop...hope you're keeping yourself warm up there, Bob...more snow and cold are on the way...now I see why hippies grow that long hair, to keep themselves warm...Peace, my friend...-e-

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger
Reviewed on February 11, 2015
~Jude~
Visual aspects aspire thought!

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on February 11, 2015
I aree

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on February 11, 2015
You pulled some out-of-sight words you have been holding onto from your literary hat.


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