Opium manifests thyself!

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Karl Marx once was quoted as saying, "religion is the opium of the masses and to second that notion the poem details how the dangers of deviating from independent thinking can lead to dire consequences.

Opium manifests thyself!

Inquiring minds sat and witnessed the world in a hypnotic state

Parents indoctrinating children at an extremely alarming rate

Villages burned due to opposing dogmatic fates

The unconscious should wake up before it’s too late

 

The control grid system has now been set in place

Now you mindless drones shall be given a face

Arms and legs and a brain to match

The offspring is soon to hatch

 

Never be alarmed with those who seek to led you astray

Reject all notions that deviate from the way

The truth and light comes in the form of a book

Defend your beliefs and never give them a second look

 

Destruction and chaos is what ensues

While inspirational men sing the blues

How come nobody has the slightest clue?

Is it the opium that has them stuck like glue?

 

I call upon humanity to rely on logic and reason

Not pagan traditions that come along during the season

Many will voice their opinions and say this is treason!

But the question is who do you believe in?

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jademelissa74 commented on Opium manifests thyself!

06-07-2009

"Defend your beliefs and never give them a second look" Absolutely amazing! What a wonderful piece of work! A great read!

hbenitez

06/07/2009

Thanks for your feedback it really means a lot from such a wonderful poet as yourself.

When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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