Dark Poetry #3 |
I am not a Pavlovian dog |
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
My hands are tied My lips are sealed I cannot live In world unhealed I drink pollution I eat the dust My heart and soul Have turned to rust I breathe the hate That surrounds the gate To Hell’s front door We march evermore I cannot survive I am not a Pavlovian dog You cannot say Jump to a war song And expect anything But a growl from my lips So perhaps it’s best I find a new home Where the bone is Gravied in love |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Why does the title ring such a bell with me?what is a Pavlovian dog? I liked this and it fits the times.ty |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hi Jason. Pavlov's experiments showed how readily animals respond to stimulus, and how conditioned they (we)are to finding food and basic needs, and that many of our responses/reactions are quite predictable. Like Pavlov's dogs, we are 'conditioned' to respond to threats/treats in a given way...tit for tat, violence against violence, money for favors etc.etc. Or did I completely misunderstanding Psych 101 and Sociology 101, not to mention Philosophy and History of the World? |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Lol,ok now I remember,though I never got past 101 anything.We are all conditioned aren't we? I also shy away from "knee jerk" reactions.It is sad that most of us continue to follow the " Same old piper,differant lure" |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
i like the conceit a lot. its a very interesting analogy to modern politics. -majnu |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you majnu, this was written from pure frustration at hearing all the war hoops, knowing it's the same old story of the ages again. I'm bored with humanity. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Kacy, I love the sentiment in this. How so very true. When you find that new home I hope you'll post it, for many of us wish for the same place on earth to live cleanly and freely. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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grunge messiah New Member
since 2003-02-10
Posts 2ky usa |
that was kicka** |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
It is said that the piper has changed his face and still the sheep follow...thanks for including Pavlov's dog here |
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