Hero’s Journey
What are these lies
Flowing from the egoistical lips of men?
If only you could find it in yourself
To dress in truth
You might inspire the underdogs to
Rise above the binding of toxicity.
But then
How quickly the bullied
Become the bullies
In the face of lesser men.
Painting: The Cannon Shot, 1680, by Willem van de Velde the Younger
Inspired by Eugi’s Weekly Prompt: twilight
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Dominic Alapat
A profound poem that ought to be read again and again!
jonicaggiano
Powerful and a lot of truth here for both men and women I believe. This makes me think of the bullying that happens with young children where it likely never goes away. It packs a powerful punch. Well done! ❤️Joni
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Joni, for sharing your lovely read of this piece!
jonicaggiano
My pleasure beautiful piece. Enjoy your evening. ❤️Joni
Alicia Thompson
Hello, wow I’ve read this over a million times and I am in love. Incredible piece! Alicia
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much! 😍
Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh
If only you could find it in yourself
To dress in truth
You might inspire the underdogs to
Rise above the binding of toxicity.
This ^^^ :))
Jaya Avendel
Love that you loved the close of this!
FN
I love Hero’s Journey. It’s beautiful the way you’ve captured the whole journey of lies.
Jaya Avendel
Thanks! That was definitely the intention.
femaleoriginal
Oh this is so true! Another brilliant piece 🙂 x
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Corinne
Love the ending to this, it’s so true, isn’t it!
Corinne x
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Jodie | That Happy Reader
This piece reminds me of all those with influence who spread propanda and toxicity. I love the pairing with this painting. Thanks for sharing.
rothpoetry
You are right… in other situations we become like those we criticize!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
The binding of toxicity is a concept that shake me a lot.
And sadly sometimes we are the ones to tie ourselves so deep in the toxiicity that we become jailesr more than prisonners.
I share your powerful Words DEAR
Anika
Beautiful words, toxicity is very binding indeed! Love the painting paired with this.
gemmaajaynee
Your words are always touching and inspire me to think in different ways! Thank you for sharing xx
Kelly Diane
Such a lovely piece Jaya. So poignant and raw, even in unsaid words.
Jeff Flesch
Gosh, I love this poem, Jaya. I adore how you use the concept of truth, and the necessity of being authentic, instead of egotistical performance, which are examples of people (men) who don’t know who they really are, and are using language as a tool of manipulation and, as you write, toxicity. And, lastly, how these performances are then picked up by generations that come after, and are allowed, nay, continually reinforced. Lovely poem, my friend. Powerful.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Jeff, for a really powerful and deep reading of this poem! Love that you experienced the journey. 🙂
Jeff Flesch
You’re welcome, Jaya. I did experience the journey, indeed. Easy to do with your elegantly deep and powerful pieces, my friend. Is my complete pleasure. Always! 😊
Sophie | Love and Literature (@Love_Lit_Blog)
I absolutely love this Jaya! You have such a wonderful way with words, and this reads so well x
earthskyair
Sadly true. Well done. 🌷
Jaya Avendel
Thank you!
Diana
Beautiful and poignant lines, Jaya. 💫❤️✨
Lisa's Notebook
Pecking orders are something that we all fall into line with, don’t we? It’s how we respond to those above and below us that define us though. Great words, Jaya!
paeansunplugged
How quickly the bullied
Become the bullies
In the face of lesser men.
So much truth in these lines! Excellent take on the prompt, Jaya.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you kindly!
paeansunplugged
You are welcome.
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
I agree
Heidi Bruaw
You have such a way with words! I enjoy reading all of your poems!
Lucy
Beautifully said!
Michele Lee
Jaya, these lines stood out to me~
“You might inspire the underdogs to / Rise above the binding of toxicity.”
The world might look profoundly and positively different if this were the norm.
Thought-provoking poem, Jaya.
Jaya Avendel
Indeed the world might look so much better, Michele! Thank you for feeling this piece.
Michele Lee
My pleasure! 🌞
Ruth| Ruthiee loves Glamour
This poem spoke in a lot of different ways to me. One that stood out was the thought of how people lie and then those of low standards who can clearly see the truth still go ahead and make the victims look like the perpetrators. I loved this poem. Beautiful as always. x
-Eugenia
What a wonderful combination of powerful words and emotions. This is exquisite! Brava, Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Eugi! I went a little deeper for this one. <3
-Eugi ☕️
Most welcome and I loved it!
taurusingemini
We all try our hardest, to rise above our separate but equal, trying circumstances in life, and, sometimes we are able to, at others, we are not, some of us overcome, some of us, don’t…
barbaraleaver
This poem makes you stop and think of those that have challenged us over the years – if only they dressed in truth!
Melissa Kacar
There is so much truth and strength behind these words! This is such a beautiful poem, thanks for sharing!
quirkymoms486
Wonderful piece Jaya! I’ve missed reading your writing ❤️
FN
In the face of lesser men! Love that concluding line.
bournemouthgirl
This is such a beautiful piece Jaya! So much emotion. X
eob2
So much truth in this piece, Jaya. 💙