Weak but pervasive
like gravity.
The underlying rules
of morality.
Sometimes swelling to crash
on waves of indignation.
(conflicts of opinion
intense confrontation)
Modified by ego
to satisfy desire
or achieve dreams
to which you aspire.
Ignored completely
in moments of rage
or dressed up 'explained'
to fit flavors stage.
I'm not a moralist
but I know they exist.
They are there
in our nature
and not on some list.
Morality is a system based on
Morality is a system based on convention, an unspoken set of restrictions. It is not a chainwork, we can break free. But then we could end up being put in chains .... so it is a chainwork after all. Sorry for the rant
My Secret River