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It is easy for easily swayed people to be more easily swayed by the internet and cable television.

It's Only My Opinion

It's Only My Opinion
By Franklin Price
8/4/2019

It's only my opinion
Of what's happening today
Many don't think much about
What we do or what we say

Mass media has sped up life
Taken time to think away
We're inclined to have opinions
React too soon to have our say

No longer are we face to face
For a handshake and a talk
We post and tweet, maliciously
Walk the trouble-maker's walk.

Comment on most anything
Whether it be truth or not
Don't take time before we  post
To further stir the pot

Most everyone has cable 
The internet a further choice
If we find what we relate to
We  have found a common voice

There's TV now for everything
For all the major views
The pressure's on for ratings
Each is spinning their own news

Easy now for us to see
If there are others on our side 
Just google and we'll find them 
And they'll take us for a ride

No longer can we hide from life
Pressured now to make a choice
Can find a million just like us
To have a common voice

If we're into violence
Or predjudice of race
It will not take much searching
To find ourselves a common place

These conditions are astounding
And encourage mindless rage
We need to work together
In turning to a better page

Can't let ourselves be sucked in
By the easiness to choose
An open mind will open doors
A closed mind only lose
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 8/4/2019 3:40:00 PM
How right you are, Franklin! A powerful message! Blessings, Kim
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