Dark Poetry #3 |
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I am not a Pavlovian dog |
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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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