I wept not, so to stone within I grew — Dante Alighieri
An innocent quest led me deeper into faith
as lucid his emotions swept me like the wind.
Oh! I defy shades of neutral – can not act detached
cruel are those who opt to injustice avert their eyes.
The sky above glimmered trace of merlot red
I observe, heartbroken, as ran his solemn tears.
Photo credits: Jolygram
Posted on Midweek Motif @ Poets United
20 Responses
If I get your poem right, we have picked a similar theme!
I do believe you’re right Rajani 🙂 good to see you ❤️
Wow! In all the settings I imagine this occuring, I feel the clash of obstinate otherness. Beautiful! The Dante quote shows the cost of the stance of neutrality. I think, in a way, we wrote about the same thing.
Thank you so much, Susan ❤️ we are like-minded I guess 🙂 xo
The poet speak out, good
much love…
Thank you kindly, Gillena ❤️
Much Love..
What is right, just and fair appears to be far from those that have power and clearly it is not only those that suffer that weep tears. What a powerful poem this is Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Robin 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
Beautifully written No we cannot stay detached
Surely not where emotions are involved
Thank you so much, Marja ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
Oh! I defy shades of neutral — cannot act detached
Yes, one can’t expect to give way too much and too often. Remaining neutral is a position of weakness!
Hank
Definitely! Thank you kindly, Hank 🙂
Detachment is something I’ve tried, but with not much success!
It’s definitely not easy! Thanks for stopping by, MMT ❤️
Taking a risk, challenging the stagnant, anything, but remaining neutral is what I understand from your poem, Sanaa, similar to sitting on the fence. Not sure, if that’s what you intended.
Poppy
You have captured somewhat the essence of the poem, Poppy ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
A lovely piece!
Thank you kindly, Annell ❤️
Well-penned, Sanaa. And your quote is so apt.
Thank you so much, Nicholas 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️