Poem - 25 June 2019, 05:33

Where did the heroes retire to?

The lizard in the suit points a scaly finger right at you
Although his words are meaningless, his point is getting through
And he's lied so many times he can't remember what's the truth
While 100,000 wolves are baying 'what you gonna do?"
You try and make a stand but are escorted to your seat
Whilst you're being cursed and spat on by the people that you meet
And you can't access the kitchen to try and find the source of heat
And your liberties are trampled by so many jackbooted feet

And I don't know where the heroes have retired to
And I don't know why they didn't say goodbye
But I know they left us here deep in foul smelling shit
With the dictatorship that demands you must comply

A difference in opinion can see you burnt upon the stake
While the poor are never rich enough to give themselves a break
No matter how much you give they only ever want to take
If I'm not allowed to eat it what should I do with this cake
Former friends are enemies that's how they get control
And the civil war of words continues to take it's toll
While your vote only counts if you promise to sell them your soul
And you'll only get ahead if you know how to play your role

It doesn't matter that you know the way that they use apathy
Along with misdirection like a lock without a key
They'll leave you to try and find shelter in the ruins and debris
All the while saying how lucky you are to be free
They have no care for all the blood that's on their hands
As long as you are serving them and bow to their demands
Whilst heartless soulless monster carry on barking out commands
Deliberately confusing so that no one understands