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21st Century Emperor's

The emperors have no clothes on! People are living in a trance Psychologists like to call it cognitive dissonance Perhaps even a carefully crafted chance To see what isn't there, only to praise a hollow show, While truth and reason disappear, common senses go. It’s just simply a situation gone sad I can’t help but wonder, have we been had or merely gone mad The people fear to break the silent spell, to voice a single doubt For they are to be canceled, labeled rebels or terrorists, and quickly cast about Instead, they applaud the phantom apparel, with oblivious, hypnotic cheer, Ignoring empathetic whispers in their hearts, that scream truth so clear. But chatty whispers grow to rumbling cries, a stirring overcomes the digital crowd, Suddenly, an innocent video, goes viral, distinct and loud. "The emperors have no clothes on!" An echo filmed of pure bravery Hopefully, others will follow, setting truths to be viral and free Reject conformity and fight for sovereignty For all to hear and see The emperors have no clothes on!

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