A Poetry Collection

Powerless

Inspiration:

A quote that's been echoing through my brain, though I'm not sure where it's from.

"Absolute power corrupts."

(Although not talking about a strong power here.)

While practicing Allusions, this quote made me write this: Power opens a box of trouble.

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Many people wield power, although subtle.

With all its wonders, it's deceiving,

A Pandora's box for trouble,

Trapping you in a hunger for more.

Power is earned, formed and made,

Just like respect, coming from trust;

You've earned your share from us,

But now it has gone to your head.

Power corrupts.

I want to take it back,

But I've got a powerless role.

Now I am trapped unwilling,

Fully in your control.

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A small note about this poem:

I start saying everyone has powers, yet later mentioning I'm powerless. It can be interpreted as an exaggeration, to show that little power you have is over-used, making mine seem non-existent.

Can also be looked like my power is in a different aspect, and in the specific one you're powerful in, I am powerless. (Like how different people are good in different things.)