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The Show Must Go On
The elites of this world play a devious game
Stealing history’s truth for their self-serving aims
As the curtain goes up and their actors appear
Their deception’s effect leaves our minds steeped in fear
We’ve been taught to believe in our system of rule
With no comprehension it’s merely their tool
To distract us away from the battles they wage
The truth of our world is a theater stage!
Now the curtains grow threadbare, with light showing through
Exposing a few of the lies that they spew
But the actors can draw our attention away
By quoting the lines that we want them to say
We love the illusion democracy brings
While the world is controlled by invisible kings
Who vie with each other for total control
Whilst we follow actors just playing their roles.
The show must go on, but you don’t have to stay
Grope through the darkness to find the doorway!
Escape from this theater, find the daylight
And discover the scope and the breadth of our plight!
You now know the truth, but don’t protest the show
Most patrons can’t process the things we now know
Focus on living your life, safe in stealth,
Just knowing the truth will promote mental health!
Published 23rd Sep 2018
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23rd Sep 2018 7:46pm
There's an old African Proverb that says, "Until the lions have their day, history belongs to the hunters."
This poem encapsulates that essence perfectly, Reggie.
Thank you for your entry and best of luck in the comp.
This poem encapsulates that essence perfectly, Reggie.
Thank you for your entry and best of luck in the comp.
24th Sep 2018 7:35am
Indeed, "Until the lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter" is another way I've seen that translated--I love it--thank you for the comment!
23rd Sep 2018 7:57pm
Such an excellent piece of writing got right to me from start to finish, certainly reflects current goings on and you are right people should stand up to injustice, you have inspired me with wonderful poem :-))))
An easy RL add
An easy RL add
Thank you for the comment.
I have come to think, more and more, that very little of what we can learn from our news media is really "true" by any objective standard. Everything is driven by an agenda. It always has and it always will. Until that agenda is disclosed and examined, I consider everything a lie. Since I came to this conclusion, a new world has opened up. My sole reason for listening to news media is to identify the agenda(s) and who is behind them--I've given up searching for truth. It actually makes me feel better, as I don't get twisted around the axle over politics any more.
I have come to think, more and more, that very little of what we can learn from our news media is really "true" by any objective standard. Everything is driven by an agenda. It always has and it always will. Until that agenda is disclosed and examined, I consider everything a lie. Since I came to this conclusion, a new world has opened up. My sole reason for listening to news media is to identify the agenda(s) and who is behind them--I've given up searching for truth. It actually makes me feel better, as I don't get twisted around the axle over politics any more.
23rd Sep 2018 8:34pm
They say the truth will set you free, if I understand correctly. My favorite lines:
Now the curtains grow threadbare, with light showing through
Exposing a few of the lies that they spew
But the actors can draw our attention away
By quoting the lines that we want them to say
So truth may be distorted by wishful thinking. Wish I could convey such a message (if I get this) with such poetic skill. Wonderful!
Now the curtains grow threadbare, with light showing through
Exposing a few of the lies that they spew
But the actors can draw our attention away
By quoting the lines that we want them to say
So truth may be distorted by wishful thinking. Wish I could convey such a message (if I get this) with such poetic skill. Wonderful!
24th Sep 2018 7:53am
24th Sep 2018 5:53am
26th Sep 2018 10:43am
Wonderful write about truth ... it seems to die a brutal death each day ... when I turn on the news ... bravo my poet ...
27th Sep 2018 2:59am
You are remarkable my friend on how you display your skills and mind set.
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26th Oct 2018 11:59pm
Nice work, and I agree with the sentiments entirely! <3
6th Jan 2019 00:06am
Awesome poem. Pretty much sums up the political 'game.' The best actor wins...
10th Jan 2019 3:14pm
I saw this competition and wanted to enter, after seeing the first entry,<yours> you encapsulated my thoughts completely and I am sure anything I entered would be a cheap imitation.
favorite line
"Focus on living your life, safe in stealth,
Just knowing the truth will promote mental health!"
Well said! Bravo
Leave the clowns to their own circus
favorite line
"Focus on living your life, safe in stealth,
Just knowing the truth will promote mental health!"
Well said! Bravo
Leave the clowns to their own circus
11th Jan 2019 10:42am
Thank you for the kind words. I encourage you to enter regardless of other entries.
