Power
Power is what runs everything,
Having control over a situation because you want to be the next king.
Power over your emotions so they don't become extreme,
Keeping your composer so you don't look weak.
Power over the money in the streets,
Wanting to be the boss is causing you greed.
Power over the people yellow, green, black, or white,
Leading us into oblivion because you think your way is right.
Power over a higher position on the totem pole,
Because changing things for the better is your goal.
Power over knowledge on who knows more,
Sometimes what you know can have you walking out the door.
Power over an organization,
Because you want to be the leader in a certain association.
Power over the judicial system,
Making the rules so no one else can change them.
Power over your religion,
Telling everyone that your way is the only way to believe in.
Power over another person's life,
If you don't do what they want, they can cause you strife.
Power over the business you own,
So your employees can say your the best owner they've ever known.
Power over what you say,
Making an impact on someone's life today.
Power over someone else's mind,
Treating them as your robot every time.
Power over your family,
Keeping them safe by doing whatever is necessary.
Power has caused many deaths,
But how many more lives will be taken no one knows yet.
May 03, 2014
~ The One and Only~
Copyright © Pamela Bland | Year Posted 2014
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