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Whispers of Doubt

The hardbound Book of Whispers
entertains a thought
about the seven, dreaded deadly sins;

it's similiar, indeed
to measuring the world,
on the total of the frowns, versus the grins.

Chapters equal both the sides
perusing each and every topic,
that has helped in making up each hardbound book,

the problem isn't with your eyes
so for you to understand,
The Book of Whispers merely suggests you take a look.

In no given order
whisper shadows will discern,
between both the sides of any given topic;

there's a negative and positive
to each and every sin,
not addressing them, would quite frankly be...miopic.

The first thing we'll discuss here
are the two distinct, dark sides,
of the deadly sin that's known to all, as "doubt";

there's no "safe-harbor" here
no matter what side you are on,
the doubted, and the doubter are both, "out".

The bond that comes from trust
is seriously, "breached";
all readers will attest that this is, true;

for, what's hidden in the balance
there's no one to predict,
if you doubt someone, then be sure their doubting...you.


— docmaverick, Dec 18, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Critiques

MD

Mrs Dalloway

16 years 5 months ago

Certainly a controversial

Certainly a controversial theme you have picked and one that i would like to see discussed in lenght. I have always believed that doubt is the ultimate enemy of the human race. Looking forward to the book and will look out for it on the shelves. Mrs Dalloway
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Mrs. Dalloway....

...you are ultimately, too kind. Thank-you for your generousity in, the substance of your comment. I'm happy, if I've pleased you. Thank-you, again. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearest Doc

The seven deadly sins has always fascinated me ... your getting very clever with your writes dear man and your confidence is showing in the flow of your words love and hugs Jayne
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 5 months ago

The flick “Seven”

The flick "Seven" brought the deadly sins to a cinematic moment. To be sure we're always dealing with one or the other in real life. (Un)fortunately, doubt has a serious place in life. It forces one to look at things more objectively. The first sign of intelligence imo, is to be able to hold 2 equal and opposing thoughts. Congrats on your new book my dear. The Neopoet community is bursting at the seams with published authors. Love. ~A Don’t let your victories go to your head, or your failures go to your heart.