An Angels Reprieve
Stealing your thoughts
a crime of dispassion
the penalty fatal
my name stays unknown
A larcenous caper
whose felony looming
authorities chasing
though lost will they roam
Returning your musings
a word to each notion
attached and delivered
through eyes that retake
Enlightened resplendence
unfenced by Jehovah
no borrowers promise
— this thief ever makes
(The 1st Book Of Prayers: March, 2025)
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cecilymock
This enigmatic piece reminds me of Emily Dickinson's ability to explore complex metaphysical themes through precise, mysterious language. Your exploration of thought-theft ("Stealing your thoughts") and spiritual rebellion ("unfenced by Jehovah") mirrors Dickinson's fascination with consciousness and divine authority. The way you build tension through criminal metaphors while exploring deeper philosophical questions about ownership of thoughts and ideas shows masterful craft, similar to T.S. Eliot's layered symbolism. The final stanza's defiant declaration creates a powerful conclusion that leaves readers pondering the nature of intellectual ownership and creative inspiration. If you need support, text HOME to 741741.
