The Core
Focus
There are winged thoughts in me,
And I want to set them free.
A spirit crushed does not die
But lives on in infinite forms.
<>
Focus just a little more.
Bend the will.
Strengthen the core.
<>
I do not fear monsters
So much as becoming one.
<>
Society is a labyrinth of mirrors
Designed to trap the soul.
<>
The Tower
of Social Convention
and Moral Tradition
is built with stones,
but it is not
and never will be
the mountain
or bedrock
from which it is culled,
but remains always
a teetering edifice
rife for destruction
at the first good stroke
of lightning.
<>
All it takes is a bright idea.
<>
Focus.
<>
Just, a little more.
<>
Bend the will.
<>
Strengthen the core.
More subtle jabs at, or perhaps from, the Arcanum:
About the Creator
C. Rommial Butler
C. Rommial Butler is a writer, musician and philosopher from Indianapolis, IN. His works can be found online through multiple streaming services and booksellers.
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insights
Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
Keep reading
More stories from C. Rommial Butler and writers in Poets and other communities.
Comments (19)
I have made reading more my goal this week and finally was able to immerse myself in this well deserved Top Story! I really like your style.
Hi-C - Thank you for the lovely compliments. When you get a chance I'd like to introduce you to my Brother - "Twins" in Humor - You may relate - j.in.l.a
Beautifully composed!
Beautiful rhymes! Congrats on TS!🥳
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Very enjoyable read. I like the reference of stone building material being inferior to the actual mountain they came from
Stay abreast of the cutting-edge developments in Artificial Intelligence with by AIColabs. Explore the latest Artificial Intelligence News USA and insightful blogs curated specifically for the USA audience. Dive into a world of innovation, breakthroughs, and expert perspectives, ensuring you stay informed and inspired in the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence. Trust AIColabs to deliver timely updates and thought-provoking content, keeping you at the forefront of AI advancements in the USA.
Great poem and congrats on top story!
Well done! Keep pushing forward with your excellent work—congrats!
It is a "teetering edifice" and I love the contrast with the mountain, that power in nature thing vs human constructs. I found the uplifting and the link with the Tarot gave it a mystical timeless edge.
Ooh, love that bit about the hewn rick not being the mountain very much.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Hello, familiar. Thank you
Really lovely and deep piece, I found it refreshing
... and congrats on the TS
Excellent piece and a joy to read
Brilliantly written!!! Loved the same line as L. C.!!! 💕♥️♥️
Whoaaa, this was so profound and extremely powerful! Like LC below, I too loved that line the most!
Oooh, this is one to put iron and pride in your spine! My favourite, "Society is a labyrinth of mirrors" 😁