The Scapegoat in the Mirror

The being that is you, inside

is finally just getting, here;

the one you need
to blame is greed

not, this scapegoat in the mirror.

This shadow of your more, pensive self

allows the both of you, to have a beer;

but, too much malt
will have you both, blame, fault

on an innocent, scapegoat in the mirror.

Neither one of you, will ever learn

for reasons still, unclear;

as far as I can see
you took the wrong, journey;

when you chose, to blame that scapegoat, in the mirror.

From all of the mental junkfood

to everything that you hold, dear;

don't get too, proud
you're not at all, allowed;

your dues were paid by this scapegoat, in the mirror.

You need to gain some principals

to which you can easily, adhere;

then every version of you
can join this, elite club, too;

by being forgiven by that scapegoat, in the mirror !

About This Poem

Last Few Words: I re-worked this little ditty, 'til rather late. Was trying to make the lmost invisible "point" that, there usually will come a time when, we've got to...."break down"...and finally, forgive ourselves. soo....I, digress; doc.

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Direction: How was my language use?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

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.