Feet of Clay (Blogophilia 48.5)

He came with feet of clay
Another claiming he's the next coming
Circumstances horrific
Turning golden,
Shining in the sun
Trumpets and pipes
Heralding triumph
Celebrating victory
Until...
Like all the others
Triumph is hollow
Victory is false
As he falls under the weight
Of betrayal and lies
But when faith dies,
There is always hope
Knowing
He came with feet of clay

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    You have identified an all too common link in today's world. The feet of clay... Your stanza about false victories is so timely... David II

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    1. Another Government EmployeeJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:05 PM

      It is. One of the "benefits" of the instant world we live in is very little can remain hidden.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    I know this feeling all too well, having followed Big Mac all the way to 70. Now, he will never make the hall, nor should he.
    signed ~ Myke

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    1. Another Government EmployeeJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:04 PM

      There are a lot modern athletes in this boat. Victory is everything. The journey there, nothing.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:29 AM


    When faith is broken it is hard to ever restore, but at the same time everyone seems to start with the benefit of the doubt in their favor.

    TM

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  4. sueJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    excellent

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  5. liamJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    nice write.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Well said! So many have this syndrome you describe so well. 8 points Earthling! :)
    Marvin

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  7. Colleen Keller BreuningJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Proof positive that we are such flawed beings.... and hindsight is 20/20. You would think we would be jaded by now, but most of us are creatures who always grasp for hope. But perhaps in the overall view this may be a good thing. Awesome, timely write! :D

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    1. Another Government EmployeeJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:19 PM

      Maybe it will be. At least until the next wizard tells us not to look behind the curtain.

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  8. PoppyJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Yes!!! One of your best, I love this :)

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    I much enjoyed this! Kudos


    Michelle K

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  10. Jessica BrookeJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    this is so true and very well written!

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  11. trevJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    like you Christopher .... he makes his mark no matter what... great write pal... loved it..

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  12. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Really enjoined this. So many are never what they seem. My guess is he could have won those races with his God given talents.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Dad when the fear of failure is enouhh to make us compromise all that is honorablle & good about ourselves. Great write! Demme

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:27 AM

      Sad. ..sad...not dad :-( demme

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    2. Another Government EmployeeJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM

      If you find a way to cover that track, you are on the right track.

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  14. DiaJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    Wow, pretty neat write! :)

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