The Unbroken Vow: Omertà's Legacy
Omertà, a code of silence sworn to keep,
A vow of secrecy, a bond so deep,
A shield for the guilty, a cloak for the shame,
A vow of the heart, a word without name.
This ancient tradition, a way of life,
For those who choose to keep secrets, rife,
With power and danger, with trust and strife,
A burden that few are willing to take.
The code is unspoken, a symbol of might,
A pact of the strong, a bond that is tight,
With roots in the past, and a future so bright,
A promise to keep, a vow of the night.
Yet the price of silence, is the burden of guilt,
The weight of the secrets, the lives that are built,
Upon a foundation, of secrets untold,
A legacy of pain, a burden untold.
Omertà, a code of the past,
Yet its power endures, to the very last,
A symbol of strength, a bond that will last,
A code of silence, a vow to the past.
And though it may seem like a pact of the dark,
It serves as a protection for those with a mark,
Of wrongdoing, a shield from the judge and the jury,
A vow of silence, a cloak of honor and glory.
But such a code, it is not without cost,
For the weight of the secrets, it bears as a host,
And those who uphold it, they bear its full toll,
Of guilt and remorse, their heart heavy with soul.
For the vow of omertà, it is not meant for all,
But for those who must keep, a story untold,
And in doing so, they protect the sacred,
The honor of the past, the traditions protected.
Yet there are those who break this sacred vow,
And reveal the secrets, from shadow and bough,
Betraying the trust, the bond that is strong,
And face the consequences, for right or for wrong.
Omertà, a code of the strong,
A bond of secrecy, a vow that is long,
A legacy of the past, its power still holds,
A code of silence, its secrets untold.
And so it endures, through time and through change,
A tradition of silence, a legacy strange,
But for those who uphold it, it is a source of pride,
A symbol of strength, the secrets kept inside.
For in a world filled with noise and with strife,
A vow of silence, can bring peace to life,
And protect the sacred, from prying eyes,
A bond of trust, that never dies.
Yet for those who break it, a price must be paid,
The consequences severe, the judgment upraised,
For betraying the trust, of the code they took,
The consequences harsh, the punishment wrought.
And so the omertà, it stands tall and strong,
A symbol of silence, a bond that is long,
For those who uphold it, their vow never broken,
A code of honor, the secrets unspoken.
Omertà, a tradition of old,
A code of silence, its secrets untold,
A bond of trust, a pact of the strong,
A legacy of the past, a vow that lives on.
And though some may question its morality,
The code of omertà, stands as a reality,
A part of the fabric of cultures untold,
Its power and influence, forever bold.
For it speaks to a need, that is deep in the soul,
A desire for secrecy, a thirst to be whole,
And keep the secrets, that would cause pain,
If revealed to the world, a truth that's in vain.
And so it endures, through the ages it's passed,
A tradition of silence, a bond that outlasts,
The test of time, and the changing of ways,
A vow of the heart, that always stays.
And for those who uphold it, a sense of pride,
A symbol of strength, and a bond that cannot hide,
For the code of omertà, it is a part of life,
A promise to keep, a tradition rife.
So let us ponder, the power of this code,
A tradition of silence, a story untold,
For in its essence, it speaks to the heart,
Of the power of secrecy, and the vow that won't part.
About this poem
This sonnet explores the concept of a code of silence and the bond that comes with upholding such a tradition. The poem paints the idea of omertà as a deep and powerful promise, a shield for the guilty and a cloak for shame. It also acknowledges the weight that comes with such a vow, as it requires one to bear the burden of guilt and the secrets kept. The poem also touches on the historical roots of the tradition, and how it has endured over time as a symbol of strength and a bond of trust between those who uphold it. The language used in the poem is sophisticated, with complex vocabulary such as "burden," "legacy," "vow," and "bond," among others. The poem ends by emphasizing the duality of the tradition, acknowledging that though it may seem like a pact of the dark, it serves as a protection for those with a mark of wrongdoing, a shield from the judgment of the court, and a cloak of honor and glory. Overall, this sonnet provides a thought-provoking exploration of the idea of omertà, presenting it as a powerful and enduring tradition that carries both benefits and consequences. more »
Written on July 02, 2022
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 02, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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