Stone Age

A man was discovered who carried a key
That would unlock the door to life's mystery
So many had traveled from far and wide
Their numbers swelled as a wave at high tide
The air became filled with high expectation
Awaiting the reason for all of creation
As he was marched forward and put into place
With great hope he studied many a face
He saw eyes that were filled with an averous need
Inwardly he recoiled at the sight of their greed
This knowledge he possessed would not be understood
These people were not ready to apply it towards good
It was then that he ran, key clutched in his hand
Smuggling it away like some contraband
Scurrying though alleys praying for luck
Dead end at the water when the first rock struck
With the next one he stumbled and finally went down
Key slipping from his fingers, he and they watched it drown
A deluge of masonry until he was dead
The way to truth now buried in the river's bed

Reviews

[Muse]

this is pretty dang cool. If felt like a metaphor for mankind...there is a better world within man's grasp. But their "child-like" ways, have proven once again....that man is not ready yet. Not ready to embrace a enlightenment that might overwhelm our feeble little minds.

[Rogue]

Thank you. And your I sight into this is exceptional. :)

[Rogue]

I sight = insight

-bangs iPhone around-
Stop making up your own words!

[Sami Khalil]

I don't claim to get this poem but I like it and the message behind it for it looks like talking about a holly man , a Messiah of sort or a philosopher. Any way it is a great write...:)

[Rogue]

There now.. You seem to understand more than you realized. :)
It is rather obscure, I know. I considered removing it.
Thank you, Sami :)

[Sami Khalil]

I do admit some writes are vague but as long as they are good I'll keep them. Keep them wondering... They have to do some homework...:)