Ode to the Code

by Michael D Nalley   Jun 6, 2009


I would rather be deaf and dumb
Than to be caught without a thumb
The answer to a complex riddle
Is rarely to be found in the middle

Pentacles can be worn on rings
And all of the other little things
Pentagrams point to sacrifice
A scapegoat to pay the price

Angels and demons understand
Numbers based upon the hand
The tail does not wag the dog
Reach for the sky past the fog

The blind feels what lingers
With their heart, not their fingers
Seeing a soul has greater worth
Than anything on this earth

Wise men have traveled so far
Following the eastern star
A blessed star with no curse or hex
Pointing to peace like an index

Holy Grail holds the wine of the grape
Is it any wonder we stand agape?
While mind, heart, and soul takes shape
Pointing to the love that none will escape

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  • 15 years ago

    by The Queen

    I have to agree with Mouris (It happened one night) of him about the quality of greatness..Most of the poems i've read from you were portraying of whats going on in the world today. Lots of words of wisdom burried within each words in the poem. A very possitive message was conveyed just too sad few people only know...

  • 15 years ago

    by kelleyana

    I like thethe pun use throughout this poem. I enjoy your unique writing styles, it is really one of a kind. Well done, 5/5, kel.

  • 15 years ago

    by Steady Stereotype

    This poem had incredible flow, a nice theme rhymes and was wonderfully crafted. Though I found that the very first stanza seemed confusing, it gradually became clearer and it's idea more flowing. 5/5 Well Done.

  • 15 years ago

    by JAZMIN

    This was very good!!
    I really enjoyed it!

  • 15 years ago

    by Hallo A Lilium

    Our hell and heaven*

    :)

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