The Lament
written by: Gerry S. Wojtowicz
I have heard the clash of indominable wills,
have seen the rush of wisdom slow, and finally stand still.
I have watched the mighty stand atop a glistening marble hill
conducting forces down below that know only how to kill, and kill, and kill.
I have felt the rumbling of imminent dissent
only to wonder, after a time, where it went.
I have seen the focus fractured with deceitful intent,
have seen the iron bar of justice warped and bent.
And through it all I have shuddered at the unnecessary horror I’ve seen,
have offered my humble shoulder on which the weary might lean.
I have hoped beyond hope that the righteous might wipe the wicked clean,
only to realize that the righteous are nowhere to be seen.
Gerry S. Wojtowicz has the propensity to publish poetry that ponders the profound. His most recent publication was the poem “A Confluence of Titans” that appeared in the 2022 Southern Arizona Press anthology “The Stars and Moon in the Evening Sky.” He lives in his quiet corner of Connecticut with his lovely wife, Bonnie.
Latest posts by Gerry S. Wojtowicz (see all)
- Blinking at Mars - September 28, 2024
- The Lament - April 28, 2024
- When Winter Fails To Snow - January 18, 2024
