Haunted by WisdomWarrior at All poetry

I write...

because I’m commissioned.
Morality is calling,
demanding decisions
as I’m falling deeper;
no longer commanding my responses,
as unconscious actions
slowly infiltrate my public psyche.
And though my intentions were to escape
what I know to be true,
guilt changes my chosen view
so that truth
will haunt me into submission,
demanding me to do
the right thing,
regardless of its unpopularity.
And while blindness would be

a welcome gift,
I am left with

an uncomfortable clarity of vision!
Seeing everything

as it truly is,
uncut and uncensored,
in full 3D reality
within ten feet of my backyard.
And being forced to face a reality

I can no longer disregard,
I witness the horror
of man’s cruelty to man
with eyes… wide… open!
And although hypocrisy dictates
this terror remain unspoken,
I am forced to view the replay
within the movie in my mind
until I find a way
to reveal what I feel
to others,
finally releasing me,
from my responsibility
of truth.
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An Excerpt from :

Fabric of Life

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Written June 8th, 2003

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Peripatetic
July 27, 2008

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I see the writer considering his responsibility to find, observe and record the truth without regard for comfort or consequences except to the revelation. The only filter that is acceptable is one which refines and clarifies without removing or altering the essence of the truth examined.
December 26, 2006

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truth
That last word is the one that jumps at me. None of that could be any more true... To me it's sad, and real. It makes me glad, however, to see that not everyone has exactly given up.
Rose Angel
December 26, 2006

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I am glad that I took a few minutes before logging off for the night to read another work of a man of conscience in todays' world, and a very good writer!This is an exceptionally good voice of conscience to today and todays' society! A reality check for ourselves and where we are now, and where we are headed! What are we going to do about it! BRAVO!
DarknessFleeting
September 18, 2006
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as always, a work of poetic achievement
You were right, different routes were taken to get to the final destination, and yet the ending place was ultimately, the same. I appreciate you sharing this piece with me, as it really did show me that there are others out there who feel much like I do.
WisdomWarrior
August 18, 2006
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Thanks. Its not a guilty conscience but a very directive conscience. Guilt comes from disobedience. I do not allow my reservations to put me in that position. Still, this mission can be a bitter juice to swallow at times.

Thanks for reading.

John
WisdomWarrior
August 18, 2006
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Thank you Soulful Woman. While I have never had reservations about what I write, I have found it hard sometimes to speak to those who it was addressed to. GOD has used me to speak on issues at a few poetry sets where I knew the people it was addressed to were there or at least a representative.

Truth is a funny thing when it comes to people. We all claim we want it so long as we think we are on the right side of it but when it becomes apparent that we are lacking, we avoid it. The ironic part of that is truth is the very thing we need to get on the right side in the first place. I guess its like a patient who won't take there medication.

Bitter is the sip of truth
while so sweet seems
the glass of denial,
that berry of poison sugar
that tempts us from
truth's healing serum.

Thanks again for stopping by.

John
Diablosanjil
August 17, 2006
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UMMM.... Well... I am well speechless and that is hard to do. First great piece I liked it alot. I see alot of secrecy and guilty conscience here, you bring so many emotions to light. Thank you for sharing.
Soulful Woman
August 17, 2006
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Very thought provoking and insightful. It seems you are writing at times you really dont want to...not sure if that is what you are saying..but that is what I sort of got.
Enjoyed the read.
Soulful Woman