Better Fetter Knowledge


Peep this boo message,
if you dare ...

Keyhole knowledge 
of what cha’ see-hear
might give you a fetter scare

It’s best not to wanna know,
if you can’t handle
forced transportation
Or cruel subjugation,
by way of 
cattle prod relocation

This kinda fetter knowledge
ain’t good,
if you got a
bad heart condition

Seriously wounded pride
can make an injured self-esteem die
Make it go to the fetal prone position
‘Cause everything you wanna do,
you gotta infantile ask for permission
With eyes downcast

       (echo this boo thought)
in the womb of freedom sought

With eyes downcast,
it’s doubly tough to keep hopes up
Makes it hard to see 
	 	 thru the keyhole
into the library space
	of your oppressor’s soul

That sacred temple place,
where a taught conscience ought not
be bought or sold

And moneychanger practices
is the cranial golden idol

Chains invisible (of the morally lost)
can now be foundry seen
taking silver tether control

And the mind is a terrible thing
to have compassion melted 
in a covetous mold

		~

This better fetter knowledge
is a secret apothecary commodity
And it don’t come incensed free

Keyhole peeps can be 
back lash costly
Philistine brand iron mercy

Keyhole peeps 
of unlocked vision can be 
User sight unfriendly
Can you pay the Samson fee?

So peep this boo message,
if you dare ...

I just pray tell,
that you’re not easily
lynch scared
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Jagenberg Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 10:51 AM
Awesome Indiana Jones vibe for me on this one Freddie! Betrayal - it's too real out there. Stay safe and keep that pen movin'. Happy New Year. BTW, my validation letters were KEY to add this comment.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Blessings for 2020 Freddie. Drop by and read my poem dedicated to you.
Rose  Avatar
December 30, 2019 at 11:20 AM
This is so well written, I winner in my book of success stories, Thank you for sharing, have a great day and a Happy New Year Freddie.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 30, 2019 at 9:27 AM
I so enjoy bending my thoughts to your word contortions. This is really stellar stuff.
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