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

[Sami Khalil]

Politics, the media, the big corporations try their best to manipulate the voters one way or another. They hold the power and the purse to change things. A sad reality but true.
You write with great honesty and conviction

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your review, Sami! I am glad we have similar values. Sadness brings people together and with enough merits, ethics and esteem actions may follows…

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said. You are welcome Alla.

[Ayvid N]

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.

I loved this verse as it is so telling of the truth of our times. Politics is a poor parameter by which to choose a leader. What happened to competence, integrity, honesty and sheer human values? As you so rightly said, clarity and sober thought is the need of our times. Also appreciated, the great word choice, rhyming and flow of the poem. Well penned!

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your review, Divya! Glad you appreciate the rhyming!
Totally with you here! Principles, ethics, integrity and love for the fellow humans are so lucking in today's world of politics and profits.

[Ayvid N]

You're most welcome.

[Soren]

A good point, our perspective often determines our view. Distance certainly can be a help. Close enough to still see but far enough to get a more objective view.

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your comments, Soren! Today, perspectives get arranged by the media. Many no longer know what objective is....Sad