It Was Only A Nightmare

Upon my pillow, I rest my head late new years eve
Dreaming of the goodness the new year would receive
But fell into an unbelievable nightmare of a dream
Where violence and hate controlled the media stream
A hundred years working for equality among the races
Was thrown out the window onto the many angry faces
The middle class empowered a self-made man as savior
Overlooking his questionable almost maniacal behavior
Only to learn he plans their demise from his silver tower
So again it would be just the poor under the rich's power
Nations reacted to aggressive words with threats of war
As behind locked doors, profitable deals were jockeyed for
It was as if time had turned back almost a hundred years
To when the rich swam in money and the poor in their tears
A knock on the door as they came for me for speaking out
And I awoke from my horrific nightmare with a loud shout
Thank goodness it was just a very bad dream and not reality
Just imagine the state of desperation the country would be
                                                       Bear

Author's Note

I leave most punctuation to the reader that they can read the poem in their own meter, mood and motility. I thank you for taking the time to read my work.

Reviews

[duff]

Powerful writing with an uncertainty we all face with politics and the ideals of others. Another facet of life we anxiously await to see unfold. Great work!

[Bear]

Thank you for the great review, I have lived through some politically uncertain times (Dwight Eisenhower starting the space race, the Kennedy assassination, Nixon's water gate debacle, Jimmy Carter making Hillary Secretary of State, actor Ronald Reagan, G. W. Bush's low IQ, Barack Obama the first black man to hold office) all of these had the nation holding their breath waiting and praying it would work out and it did. But things are different now, humanitarian things that it took years to put in place are now being receded to bulk up the military budget it a time we are not at war scares me more than anything I have lived through. Sorry didn't meant to preach or offend anyone, I will gladly return the read and review favor soon.

[duff]

Not offending me at all. We are definitely living in a wealth of uncertainty at the present. It's a pleasure to hear your thoughts and perspective:)

[Stacy Purvis]

Oh, bear. : (
Love this...even if it is about a nightmare. Thank you for sharing.

[Bear]

Thank you for stopping by and voicing your thoughts, as you can see I take inspiration where I can find it :~)

[Gina]

I loved what you said in your note about letting the audience read this in their own meter, mood and motility. Your piece was extraordinary. It really made me feel.

Everyday, I see something new.
Everyday, I dream.
Not everyday does writing like this come across me.

Always, Gina.

[Bear]

Thank you for such a glowing review, I am pleased that you enjoyed my poem, I shall gladly return the read and review favor soon

[Gina]

It was my pleasure. Thank you, my condolences.

Always, Gina.

[Tbear]

You could very well have written this for my adoptive country..the nightmare you woke from is much the same as the one i live each day.. i like your style bear.... write on

[Bear]

I fear it is a much more common nightmare the world over. Politics and power seem to corrupt good intentions faster than the greed for money. I am glad you enjoyed my poem and I shall gladly return the read and review favor :~)

[Omikron]

It just seems that mankind has a genetic incapability to learn from history, and there won't be anything new about a new year except for a newer date in your calendar. I liked this poem, thanks for sharing!

// O

[Bear]

We do seem to be a self destructive bunch don't we, I guess we won't be happy till some other specie is at the top of the food chain. How long do you think it will be before the roaches will be ready? Thanks for stopping by :~)

[Manu]

What if our world starts to regress and all the progressive notions are wrapped under the pillow...that was one real nightmare I would say..
But this write has an ounce of truth in it,if greed overtakes and inclusive development and equity is not there then one day this nightmare may turn into reality...
I guess that would be a doomsday.
This one is really a thought provoking write, Bear !!
Very well written. As new year is knocking at the door, let us hope for peace and better atmosphere to live in !

I enjoyed this write, this one made me to think !
Thanks for sharing this amazing write :-)
Regards
Manasvini

[Bear]

Thank you for your thoughts and yes let us pray for peace if not goodwill at least that will save us from doomsday.