Parables  

A strong poem, well thought out.

thank you graciously Mister it's funny I was reading you while you read me...smiles...

love Brenda ❤

Dear Brenda....I'm fortunate to have your reads and critiques...and to have a mutual appreciation for each other's work!  Thank you (as always!),

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I love parables, particularly the biblical ones. Actually, they can be found in many writings. This was a very prophetic and powerful piece, Brenda.  Unfortunately, no matter how much one yells wake up, it more than likely has the adverse affect—people tend to not accept a message before they're ready.  I truly enjoyed this offering, and in the spirit of honest critique, I would suggest the following to tighten it up a bit:

Parables  

full force stars burst blooming splendor
they scream truth in hushed tones
[the] skies testify on their behalf
( because you start the next line with 'the', I would suggest removing this one. It works well without it. )

the university of adversity in full effect ( killer line )
it will be as it should be
[the] signs of the times [is] hanging from neon scripture
( I recommend removing 'the' and changing is to are. )

those [in the] know please guide the blind
( you could say 'those who know.' and add some delicious o assonance. )

don't let them stumble on [the] politics of the day
( I'd remove 'the' - it works very well without it. )

written in blood [is] parables for the meek
('are'*)

metaphors confounding [even] the wisest scholars
(Extraneous - unneeded.)

the masses just want more McDonalds ( killer line )
can I get a large fry with my sodomy ( f'n A )

minds are raped daily
televised internally [is] the today show
( Unneeded. )

people[,] are you awake and paying attention?

here we go[,] ready or not
we've laid out the welcome mat--
[for] the greatest show on Earth

( If you're using 'for' after the dashes you don't need them. I like them, so would remove 'for'.)

[the] best magic act in town

(extraneous)

with signs and wonders
even the wisest will bow down - ( yep. no one is above human behaviour. )

eyes dazzled by the light show—
[won't see] the clown in the last row

( I would suggest inserting an em dash, and saying "blind to" vs won't see. It sounds smoother. Read it out loud and see what you think. )

Over all the suggestions would revise it to the following:

Parables  

full force stars burst blooming splendor
they scream truth in hushed tones
skies testify on their behalf

the university of adversity in full effect
it will be as it should be—
signs of the times are hanging from neon scripture
those who know please guide the blind
don't let them stumble on politics of the day

written in blood are parables for the meek—
metaphors confounding the wisest scholars
the masses just want more McDonalds
can I get a large fry with my sodomy

minds are raped daily
televised internally as the today show
people, are you awake and paying attention?

here we go, ready or not
we've laid out the welcome mat—
the greatest show on Earth
best magic act in town
with signs and wonders
even the wisest will bow down—

eyes dazzled by the light show—
blind to the clown in the last row

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I've added some additional em dashes once I read it revised.  I know I don't have to tell you that critique is simply personal opinion that the writer can accept or reject at will.  

Thank you for sharing.

beautiful Vati usually I won't change a write but your critique really helped smooth out the message... when a write comes through I pen it out and a lot of times miss repeat offenders lol meaning repeating myself...thank you for taking the time to really absorb and trim the poem to be the most impactful...you made my day brighter today I deeply appreciate you...

love Brenda 🌹

Happy to help. xo

signs of the times are hanging from neon scripture...simply superb...this line alone is a stand alone poem Brenda...bravo! I don't know if you have seen the film Joker, but this ink certainly reminded me of some of the messages in the film.
Balance & Harmony...Harry

thank you graciously dearest Harry for feeling this write deeply... no I haven't seen the film yet though I want to and am looking forward to it... I appreciate your presence on my pages...

love Brenda ❤

This is beautiful, crimsin!  
 
Metaphoric, parabolic, prophetic, it is a systematic appraisal of beatific drought in an unfolding society.  
Obviously, popular culture must play a major role in an increasingly decadent age, in which even gastronomical hedonism takes precedence over traditional pleasures.  
 
Mr Clown remains the sage off stage.  Sobriety and wisdom must often take a shrewd, calculated, self-preserving backseat when chaos rules.  
 
A wonderful reflection of the new reality.  
 
Sincerely  
 
cab

I always sit in the last row in movie theatres, I want to catch everything.. I wonder who will listen to the poets in such a climate?  I like the ending, the clown is on to something..

giggles I love your comment thank you...

love Brenda ❤

very poweful with each word spoken...respect