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Deceptive Fraud
I illuminate my mind with devoted logic
Never again will I passively ascribe
to temporal promised salvation
I cleanse my eyes with holy water
ridding myself of pining reverie
Fake cult with fakest prophet
phony zealot, trickster- leader
Your immaculate love for all
utterly rank, tainted sanctimony
cherished creed an evil chimera
Multitudes adore, worship you
Impoverished individuals fall
face down to the ground
still giving beyond their means
hoping for a sliver of affection
You preach acceptance, love
Be kind to all best as you can.
Everyone is so equal, so special.
That’s the rancid snake oil you sell!
Those able to purchase your favors?
evidently are just a bit more beloved.
You weep bloody crocodile’s tears
as dejected devotees, many deprived,
of any way to reach your affections
depart, feeling worse than before.
Disillusioned, distraught, denied of
pure friendship gospel, benevolence.
Salvation for love-starved lonely souls
Your liturgy, your anthems, your smile
sickened so many sorrowful spirits.
Answer me this, big-tent showman
how do you meet your gaze in the mirror?
When your eyes reflect the lies told
to get your filthy tickets and trinkets sold?
Your mouth spills out lies and cries
of being oh-so misunderstood
I heard you mighty fine, sinnerman
you just can’t deceive anymore.
I am onto your wicked design.
Don't think I won't call for curtain
showing all the one behind the scam
Innocent people, looking for scraps
of love, kindness, acceptance fall
for your good looks and pretty words
We all want to feel special somehow.
To prey on the young and innocent
is a heinous crime you can never undo.
But I, once inside, who chose to leave
can rescue poor unfortunate souls
Show them the mirror of purest truth
That their self-worth, respect, esteem
priceless to them, is worth pennies to you.
Never again will I passively ascribe
to temporal promised salvation
I cleanse my eyes with holy water
ridding myself of pining reverie
Fake cult with fakest prophet
phony zealot, trickster- leader
Your immaculate love for all
utterly rank, tainted sanctimony
cherished creed an evil chimera
Multitudes adore, worship you
Impoverished individuals fall
face down to the ground
still giving beyond their means
hoping for a sliver of affection
You preach acceptance, love
Be kind to all best as you can.
Everyone is so equal, so special.
That’s the rancid snake oil you sell!
Those able to purchase your favors?
evidently are just a bit more beloved.
You weep bloody crocodile’s tears
as dejected devotees, many deprived,
of any way to reach your affections
depart, feeling worse than before.
Disillusioned, distraught, denied of
pure friendship gospel, benevolence.
Salvation for love-starved lonely souls
Your liturgy, your anthems, your smile
sickened so many sorrowful spirits.
Answer me this, big-tent showman
how do you meet your gaze in the mirror?
When your eyes reflect the lies told
to get your filthy tickets and trinkets sold?
Your mouth spills out lies and cries
of being oh-so misunderstood
I heard you mighty fine, sinnerman
you just can’t deceive anymore.
I am onto your wicked design.
Don't think I won't call for curtain
showing all the one behind the scam
Innocent people, looking for scraps
of love, kindness, acceptance fall
for your good looks and pretty words
We all want to feel special somehow.
To prey on the young and innocent
is a heinous crime you can never undo.
But I, once inside, who chose to leave
can rescue poor unfortunate souls
Show them the mirror of purest truth
That their self-worth, respect, esteem
priceless to them, is worth pennies to you.
Published 20th May 2019
| Edited 13th Jul 2021
Author's Note
For impressionable, gullible people, there are even more ways than ever to interact with your favored music or art idol. Regretfully, there are some of these artists and musicians who preach a gospel of tolerance and 'family' to impressionable people, especially teenagers desperate for identity. The price for a snippet of their idol's attention? To spend money (they usually have to beg for, or not have for something more important) for online currency in exchange for hearing their name and some canned message that can be 'clipped' and saved to be replayed over and again. It's a thrill, to be sure, but it has to be kept in perspective (which is hard enough to have in general, even harder as an emotional, lonely teen or young adult).
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20th May 2019 2:54pm
This is awesome and so true. People are so easily fooled and are easily impressed. Im glad there are some who can see through the miasma to teach others.
20th May 2019 4:05pm
Thank you for seeing what this piece is all about, and for taking the time to comment. Blessed!
22nd May 2019 9:05am
It's nice to see my thoughts reflected onto a screen (or paper) like this. Thank you for picking these words so carefully and arranging them like this. This is a side of a story that needs to be told…
I refuse to let myself be dragged into that circus.
You're brilliant as ever, Silence. xo
I refuse to let myself be dragged into that circus.
You're brilliant as ever, Silence. xo
Anonymous
22nd May 2019 9:20pm
Aren't we all space clowns in the Universal circus? I tend to agree with much of this, but as someone who has measured out their life with songs, we all have a choice of which and how. The problem lies with the music industry, who prostitute any of their artists for money.
Engaging poem.
Engaging poem.
22nd May 2019 10:21pm
I love the analogy! I would like to think that we have a bit more free agency than that, but it does strike a chord. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Blessings,
Silence
Blessings,
Silence
Anonymous
- Edited 21st Oct 2019 5:45am
19th Jul 2019 12:58pm
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19th Jul 2019 1:42pm
I bumped this piece, so it has been around a bit. The other piece that is 'commentary' about religious leaders is 'Counterinsurgency', which deals with abuse in my religious community that always seem to get blamed on the victim or swept under the rug.
In these two lines, I completely agree that I need different grammar. I was going more for sarcastic resignation so perhaps...
Those able to purchase your favors,
are evidently just a bit more beloved.
Perhaps this? It goes to show how much editing I need to go back and do. Thank you for making me come back to this piece and for your critique/comments.
Blessings- Silence
In these two lines, I completely agree that I need different grammar. I was going more for sarcastic resignation so perhaps...
Those able to purchase your favors,
are evidently just a bit more beloved.
Perhaps this? It goes to show how much editing I need to go back and do. Thank you for making me come back to this piece and for your critique/comments.
Blessings- Silence
Anonymous
- Edited 21st Oct 2019 5:45am
19th Jul 2019 4:10pm
<< post removed >>
21st Jul 2019 6:56pm
Filthy lucre makes love and attention worth nothing more than goods and services. I could go on and on.
Thank you so much - I really do and will go back and re-edit eventually.
Thank you so much - I really do and will go back and re-edit eventually.
21st Jul 2019 6:32pm
This commentary speaks loudly to a plethora of manipulators and scoundrels... some with knowledge and others allowing themselves to be used to ensnare the seekers.
As our society has “progressed” with technology and information we have allowed ourselves to be seduced with sculpted personalities created to push an agenda of sales and power.
Until we the people reject such lies it will continue to thrive.
For me: I appreciate and support genuine creativity in any genre while accepting it comes with cost. Staying in the music mode; here in Nashville area (and Austin Texas where my children love and thrive) music abounds and while the insanity of price grows I find unlimited talent, passion and wonders in local venues with “unknown” artists!
I appreciate your insightful offering!
As our society has “progressed” with technology and information we have allowed ourselves to be seduced with sculpted personalities created to push an agenda of sales and power.
Until we the people reject such lies it will continue to thrive.
For me: I appreciate and support genuine creativity in any genre while accepting it comes with cost. Staying in the music mode; here in Nashville area (and Austin Texas where my children love and thrive) music abounds and while the insanity of price grows I find unlimited talent, passion and wonders in local venues with “unknown” artists!
I appreciate your insightful offering!
22nd Jul 2019 1:22am
Ooooo Eeeee, where do i begin? But your beginning.
That first line is just masterful and i love it!
You've inspired me with your description toward the Chimera line, to think of it as a better description for the holy trinity.
I don't want to bombard you with how many lines i love in this. So with saying i love this entire write in whole, I'll single out, "Multitudes adore, worship you
Impoverished individuals fall
Face down to the ground
Still giving beyond their means
Hoping for a sliver of affection", gives such precise and powerful imagery. Like i want to just show it to the zealous and let them see what i see from it.
I am by no means any expert on any subject, but I'd claim you are very talented and i am an instant fan. Cheers.
That first line is just masterful and i love it!
You've inspired me with your description toward the Chimera line, to think of it as a better description for the holy trinity.
I don't want to bombard you with how many lines i love in this. So with saying i love this entire write in whole, I'll single out, "Multitudes adore, worship you
Impoverished individuals fall
Face down to the ground
Still giving beyond their means
Hoping for a sliver of affection", gives such precise and powerful imagery. Like i want to just show it to the zealous and let them see what i see from it.
I am by no means any expert on any subject, but I'd claim you are very talented and i am an instant fan. Cheers.
