A very effective lesson that is so coherent and convincing.
Skillfully written indeed.

Whoa! Sheila, this sounds way too familiar!
Yikes, hope that's not coming from something I could of felt or written - meaning you saw into it just a bit further, whatever it was - or who - it left a black mark on your pen/pad and heart, to write and be inspired by it!
GREAT Poem and Fine Honest Heart spoken!
I feel ya'
Your style amazes me how you write it IN THE GUT!

WRITE ON!
Blessings and Peace, Purple_Passion_Pulsing, SHEExooo

Sheila, I know of whom you speak -- and I could not agree with your analysis more -- to give an analogy of such artistic creation to this very difficult subject shows the depth of your talents -- emote more often, it spices up your poetry quite nicely --peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael

Powerfully emotive and meaningful; a fine poem, Sheila. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Superb poem of indictment, brilliantly written, Sheila!

Wow! Intense write, Sheila. We are left to interpret who is wearing that crown. Savoured every single line.....

Anna

I can hear you roar, let me tell you, you have certainly gained my support, awesome poetry that sticks it to you...I loved this, Sheila
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

No Sheila, they certainly don't mix....

Be always safe,
Karen

powerful emotions and thoughts apparently dissatisfied with the "high and mighty" sire of a land of block heads ...

What a horrid picture of one in a high position who is revealed for the pharisaic leader he is. Your criticism should hit him between the eyes!
But there is God, who can turn the heart of a king, and He is ultimately in control of the affairs of men.
Connie

I'm seem to be following John in my reviewing this evening, and I could never express myself quite as eloquently as he, but the intensity in this piece is extraordinary and, I agree, rather different from your usual style ... but it is strong, powerful, and I think can apply to more than one situation, for many wear the crown are all too keen to judge and belittle. This one leaves your reader thoughtful. Great write, my friend! ~Hugs, Elizabeth

Sheila,
Not a side of you I've seen or read before but I like it, the passion and intensity, the sheer conviction, the outrage, you pour it out and on. Excellent!

John

This is a wonderful voice of enough is enough!
Governments? Religion?...oh yes I most definitely absolutely agree with Richard, but even those callous people we meet in our lives along our journeys way who can throw out servings of their self proclaimed superiority...yet do not like or understand being served a reality check of just desserts...This is a very wonderful release to share a realization they are not superior...I thoroughly enjoyed reading this Shelia!
Peace & Blessings!
Vickie

this is visual and powerful, but who is this about is your crown........american......someone from history....hmmm :) pax A

The poetess wielding the sword/quill effectively, and from the heart!
My take!

I too am beyond disillusioned with our present government, and also with the unilluminated, phony, deceptive form of Christianity that masquerades on the TV and in the mainstream. The insincerity, the lies, the skullduggery, the elitism, the arrogance, the lightless, wisdomless propagation of what was once truth sadly taken out of context and butchered.

Your poem, - and (in my humble opinion) it's pertinence in context to all the illusionists and manipulators in government and also in mainstream religion - reminded me of something that Robert Lewis Stevenson wrote. Below is my loose remembrance of it:

"Considering that the best things in life are often the nearest: the breath in your nostrils, the light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of Light and Truth just before you, then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's unornamented work as it comes, certain that the daily duties you've been given and your daily bread are the sweetest things of life."

Blessings ...

One heck of a write that hits you square in the jaw with its impact.

This one is one of your strongest writes to date, I love the way you allow the reader to interpret and place the crown where they see it, for me on the sanctimonious heads of those Sunday morning Christians who turn a blind eye once they leave the comfort of their air condidtioned palaces of faith.

fee

Powerful, powerful writing Sheila.

Powerfully penned, Sheila - well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Great writing sweet lady..enjoyed very much...stay safe and well...Hugss..sure have missed you and your wonderful pens...sighh..

with a punch or so...crookedness doesn't wards off, i think...the soul ought to be touched and won over. A very intense write.
Best Wishes

Shelia, this is a strong write, but I'm left in the dark not knowing who wears the crown; although it definitely has a political bent. Makes a lot of sense, too.