"Over The Edge"

The sense for ideology will never fade,

it's quite horrific, these visions of reality;

some seek to sedate, so that time seems to stands still,

while thoughts cease to elaborate.

 

Want to feel numb, released

from this enlightenment of mind?   

It's not enough you know? Opinions

will run full circle.

 

The dark feeds the allusion of light with judgment,

while the masses hide in the shadows.

 

Hopes will not save face for faith,

and the rain that once washed us clean

is polluted by man's thoughts of convenience,

all while the preachers scream, "Forgiveness!"

 

Purge the thoughts from mind,

and walk the world deaf, dumb, and blind,

trying not to stumble over the bodies

as they rise with blood in the waters attesting value for life.

 

Some say, "Run towards higher ground

and elevate yourself above the destruction!"

 

Only coming down to be baptized

in the murky notions that one man is better than another;

Emotion dictates stimulus, and molests the mind

with grandeur in self gratification.

 

The key to bonds is held in your own hands,

so unlock the mind, and see the authenticity

found in truth; survival does not need to be

disparaging, and we all can bask in the light.

 

They say, "It is innocent, playing this game  

of follow the leader over the edge!!!"  

Reviews

[SpitfireGrrrl]

"Only coming down to be baptized
in the murky notions that one man is better than another;
Emotion dictates stimulus, and molests the mind
with grandeur in self gratification."

LOVE it. You astound me, Tommy - you always make me think a bit. Not to mention, that the message is awesome. Thank you :)

[Samuel Dickens]

I've never understood those who don't or can't think for themselves, and dutifully follow the crowd. As you so well pointed out, the line of marching sheeple often leads to a quick short-cut to jagged rocks

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

human lemmings~ how they do rush the pathways of a cosmopolitan society so beautiful yet so blind~
powerful imagery~ strong metaphors deliver the actuality under the layers of dumbed down society with a sharp clarity!~ bravo!

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

What a tremendous message.......so much is held in our own hands. If we spend more time working on what is within our power and less time worrying about what is not........we would all be so much better off.

[Judy Ponceby]

Deeply thought provoking write. We all need to do some introspection and find our own place in the world rather than following blindly numbly in pursuit of the easiest path. Bravo Tommy.

[cartera]

Deep thoughts from a quietly angry man. An excellent picture of the lemming-like acceptance of the situations that most find themselves in within the materialistic individeualistec society. Speak up, my man, but watch you do not become a leader. We should all try and do the same.
ATB
Alex.

[Magdelena]

Ssssh, what's that I hear? Oh yea. Applause! This I so love, from the very first time I saw it. You write with a golden pen my friend.. Bravo!

Mags xx

[Bard Constantine]

Truths well stated. Conformity is always easier than individuality, yet lemmings often gather to drown en masse. Riveting writing here, nicely done...

[Emily B]

the power in our own hands, if it be of light, is truly an awesome force

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amazing thought provoking piece..you dug deep and pulled out a gem