Manipulation of the MIND

what once seemed interconnected is now fragmented and distant. This disconnection has created a vacuum, which is often filled by powerful forces that seek to manipulate and control people's minds.

Time has split in two, a chasm so wide,

Connecting what once was, no longer applied.

What once was close, now seems so far,

The war has left us with permanent scars.

 

The scale of man's relationship with the world,

Has shifted, as new realities unfurled.

What once consumed us whole, now seems remote,

Politics and history now govern our vote.

 

We must view reality from a distance,

Not caught up in events, but with resistance.

To see with clarity and sober thought,

In the thick of the flow, the truth is sought.

 

For time may split, and worlds may change,

But our perception can still be arranged.

To understand what was and what will be,

Critical distance is the key.

Alla Antsis

March 19, 2023

Reviews

[Arundass TP]

This is beautiful psychological approach. Nice lines. Enjoyed reading 🙂

[Alla Antsis]

thank you for your review, Arundass!

[emmajoygreen]

Whereas every word you have offered is true and valuable, the following touch me to the nth degree.. as you know - has since the beginning:

'We must view reality from a distance,
Not caught up in events, but with resistance.
To see with clarity and sober thought,
In the thick of the flow, the truth is sought.

For time may split, and worlds may change,
But our perception can still be arranged.
To understand what was and what will be,
Critical distance is the key.

From the start you have stood firmly determined to speak out and stand your precious ground. That is what freedom means, to stand back and do nothing is surrendering the right to be human. We don't have to raise fists and scream but work logically, often quickly to get things done, helpfully and humanely. You dear woman, couldn't fly your flag more proudly. So many people are with you, believe me.

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you so much, Emma!

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

Dear Alla Antis,
I like this very much. What politics can conjure.
History and politics is of foremost.
Tyrants are a brute.
But Democracy, is where we stand here in America.
We stand strong here as a Nation.
We must adhere to the law, but given so much freedom.
Law abiding for we would be back to Tyrany.
----1809 Black Plague December

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your review and your opposition to brutality. Much appreciate!

[1809 Black Plague December]

most welcome, Dear, much suffice, :O)

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Indeed... Critical distance.

But greedy man... will always be greedy... and tyrants will keep on being tyrants...

If it isn't one war... then it's another.

Very tricky and complex indeed... We... Humans.

Oh... well... one must keep hope... get by... and try to live a life.

;)

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you much, The Ancient Rock for reading and commenting!

[The_Ancient_Rock]

You are most welcome!!!

[light and ashes]

I think that this probably true, good write.

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your comments and review!
Appreciate!

[light and ashes]

Sure! ....

[red93]

Excellent Alla, some really nice phrases, I like 'Critical distance is the key' especially ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Alla Antsis]

Red, So much appreciate your comments here! Thank you

[Lisasview]

How wonderful that you write such powerful words dear Alla.
Let us all hope that more will read and think for themselves. Not to be pulled into a mess they are powerless to get out of.
Thank you for sharing,
Lisa

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you, dear Lisa!

[Lisasview]

You are so very welcome!

[willweb]

Critical distance is definitely the key. Following the pack or should I say herd is a losing proposition. Think for yourself, do your own research. Do not rely on another to lead you their direction. Really cool poem.

[Alla Antsis]

Could have not said better, Willweb! Thank you for your review

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Alla,

You have penned a profoundly thought provoking piece of Poetry that simply oozes and exudes the tragic truth of reality daily lived by the Ukrainian people, a good and decent people seeking only life and peace, whom I do believe are being misled by their own government, as well as the governments of Russia, America, and those other lackeys which comprise NATO ... Just my two cent's worth take on this heart wrenching situation in which you and so many innocents live daily ... This Pulitzer Prize worthy material, in my humble view's estimation ... Keep shouting the message, for it must be heard ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you, Marvin! The whole purpose of us writing is to create self-awareness, among many other attributes....Sharing that awareness is very crucial, connecting souls, creating irresistible urge to act!

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham]

I agree, dear lady ... And the entire concept of acting is to do so, before it is too late, or another Human life is lost, or destroyed ... Keep writing, never allow your quill to rest, as per, my friend and mentor, Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU's Beknighted Or Refractory Nations: https://www.writerscafe.org/writing/FlynndeGraham/2842111/

Marve

[Alla Antsis]

just sent a new piece of poetry - similar in contest if you will be interested to read

[Pete]

war and conflict is a terrible thing. i can't imagine going through it. the quest for power and control will fail unless it is in the best interests of the people and they have their say. well written ... :)

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you, Pete Well said!