Them

We all go along with what makes sense

even with a gun pointed to our heads

while 'they' say it's all been wrong.

I've never really understood that thinking

when reality is what we want it to be,

even when it is so obviously not.

Tell us 'they' are responsible

'they' are the evil doers

and the makers of mischief.

'We' are the righteous

with everything to gain

as long as 'they' lose.

Never really understood that mission.

Felt it must be glaring light and 

darkest shadow; two sides of the Moon.

I wish we could all just go on wishing

and live the days and nights

we all are so sure we deserve,

for our belief.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Evelyn Storm]

It is so easy to point the finger of blame at other's for the world's failings but never easy to practice self reflection and see our own accountability' for our contribution to these destructive ways. Thinks for sharing your insight through this thought provoking piece. Great read!

[Ruth]

And seldom does the self reflect on the collective power...would we rise and see that connection, things may be different, as always, thoughtful post hon x

[Zahra]

Thought provoking piece, nicely flowing. Well penned

[Latifa]

honest and meaningful write Mark, good job.

[s y e]

Woah dude, this is deep and quite chilling, I think I need to go and blast my music and turn on the lights, it's only 5:30PM here but it is pitch black!

[Mark]

Reading my poem caused the sun to black out did it? muhaha ... I am the Power. :P

[s y e]

Bahahaha it did that! ;-)

[Mark]

More likely it was Alvin Lee's awesome blues.

[s y e]

Maybe. Or maybe it was my singing.

[Mark]

Haha! Such a beautiful voice shames the Sun and beguiled the moon!

[s y e]

LOL, I sound like a strangled cat dude... just sayin;

[Mark]

Heehee you got a YouTube example? I've never heard a strangled cat.

[s y e]

No... I do however have some on my phone. ;-)

[Mark]

Well, you could email it!

[s y e]

Ha, or I could put it on SoundCloud and let you hear!

[Mark]

Okay! Do that.

[s y e]

Haha, maybe when I die..... ;-P

[Mark]

Lol you too funny

[s y e]

I should totes be a comedian. I am totes joking about that.

[AYVID N]

There is a gun pointed to our heads. However unsen or invisible. This in itself is chilling. And "they'...are just like 'us', if we stop for a minute and really think. Thanks for this powerful and insightful write.

[Mark]

Thank you for reading :)

[Blue]

I think this is the best poem I've read from you, Mark. Very insightful and enlightening. Keep up the good work!

[Mark]

Thank you dear heart :)

[Jack...]

At first read of the title I thought giant ants Mark...but that's just me. This one does ask some perplexing questions. I must say the gun pointed to the head line gave me chills, but they will recede eventually. Very cool.

[Mark]

Heh that was movie? I remember Stage IV. I think that's what it was called. About ants taking over.

[Jack...]

Actually, the movie I am referring to was titled..."Them".

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Isn't time the beast that holds one back when we want to dance and go forward, well done, good read.

[Mark]

Thank you! Time isn't kind. :ĺ

[paddy d daly]

a question of ''live and let live'', well expressed mark, one to get the old mind thinking;)