Countdown to Oblivion (read out loud)A Poem by Geoffrey Spriggott You can only trust the numbers.... Based on an Adam Curtis documentary The Trap I saw on thought-maybe site.
Human beings, always betray you.
You can Only trust the numbers. Ten, Nine, eight, seven Six, five Foouur Threeee Twooo One.. The numbers show body-bags and troops hitting targets. The numbers show doctors and nurses in action Serving the public to our satisfaction. The numbers will free you like tender restraints, Their unblinking coldness burns bright, as a flame. Self-interest runs the show; we call it ‘The game‘. But what if I’m wrong and we’re not all competing? No use thinking like that - My reports due this evening. The president will read, base his views on my thinking. Human beings, always betray you. You can Only trust the numbers. Ten, Nine, eight, seven Six, five Foouur Threeee Twooo One… © 2014 Geoffrey Spriggott |
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Geoffrey SpriggottAboutI like to write poetry and short stories in my spare time. I want to improve and welcome all constructive criticism. more..Writing
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