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Atlas Shrugged:Revisited

The Shadow in Blue
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since 2006-05-18

Posts 493
EL, Michigan

0 posted 2015-10-23 05:15 PM

“Atlas Shrugged:Revisited”
10/23/15

A second hand Hercules attempts to bare Atlas’ load
constricted by a tunic tailored for one half his age:
Whilst,
armored with rusted plate mail, designed for one twice his size
and an overwrought helm, his visage is cumbrously blinded

Such are the vestments of a hero straining,
head bowed;
shrouded in an artificial night ,eyes silently screaming:
Tout muscles invisibly defy
the trepidation which they help to provide

Alas, this battle he fights is not all it seems
for combatant and spectator’s perceptions are skewed:
Where the combatant sees pain stubbornly undefined
the spectator sees a picture fuzzily generalized:
However, neither side perceives the truth

For mental strife isn’t transparent,
it’s conquest not so readily achieved;
Anxiety’s War belies rationality

Ticklefingers
Senior Member
Posts 710
Louisiana

1 posted 2015-10-24 01:35 AM

quote:
"this battle he fights is not all it seems"

No doubt.

Strategy without, Prozac within.

88's

She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast".

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

2 posted 2015-10-29 12:55 PM

Yeah, what "tf" said. Very well said, my friend.

j.

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