Control

In general, society as a whole
Each has a good heart, Each has a good soul
It is the government that changes the poll
They don’t want acceptance, they want control

They fuel the fire of discontent
Change the message that is sent
Teach us on each other we can vent
Lie to the people they represent

They wish to control what we eat and drink
They wish to control the way we think
They build us up to watch us sink
Keeping our emotions at the brink

They endorse the hatred, they endorse the fights
They manipulate our civil rights
On our real leaders they set their sights
Stopping those who would take us to greater heights

Think for yourself, they can’t control you
They can’t control what you say or do
If you believe their lies, you’ll become their robots too
Let freedom ring for all, not just for a few

Love for your neighbor is what history demands
It will take the control out of their hands
There will be peace and joy in all of the lands
They will no longer control with their commands.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 2/6/2011 12:25:00 AM
that last stanza is the key. I wish all could see it. And yes, LIncoln WAS the last honest president for sure. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 2/6/2011 12:25:00 AM
that's why he was such a babe!
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Date: 9/1/2009 10:46:00 AM
Excellent piece, full of truth Vince. Well written Sir>>James
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Date: 8/30/2009 8:05:00 AM
I agree! Vince! you are singin' the truth every day! brother!... jim
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Date: 8/24/2009 7:39:00 PM
I certainly share your angst for the power government employs over the populace. "Let freedom ring for all, not just for a few" is a good motto by which to live. And, yes, it will take love to bring peace and happiness. Love is the key and I believe we were placed upon this Earth to learn to love. Bless you for sharing your wisdom, Vince. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/24/2009 9:34:00 AM
Outstanding writing as usual Vince and direct truth in every word. Thank you for sharing today. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/24/2009 8:04:00 AM
I say keep the government out of it all...This is well said Vince..good work.
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Date: 8/24/2009 6:52:00 AM
In American we the people are the government. We need to elect who we want to be there and we need to talk to our Senators through emails, petitions, and letters. They cannot know what we want if we fail to communicate. If what we have got is not working we need to voice our opinion. Sara
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