New World Order

I am going to admit right up front
I am not a believer in this “New World Order”
In my opinion, it is a conspiracy theory,
Devised by those who are eager to confront,
Of it, frankly, I am more than somewhat weary.

I have heard blather from right-wing extremists
As far back as 50 years ago of a super-government
Being planned by a powerful cabal of power brokers
Closely aligned with international communists
As hard to nail down as fantasies by Bram Stokers.

In truth, we already live in a global society
And nations of like politics have bonded in kind
But national sovereignty is still the prevailing view
In my way of thinking, freedom is still a priority
Though some leaders are of a different mind.

If the world ever succumbs to a “New World Order”
I shall not be around to be a part of it, I know
In any case, I can tell you it is very slow developing
As I said, 50 years ago it was bantered in the corridor
So, it is not something that has come galloping!

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written April 8, 2022
for "New World Order" poetry contest
sponsored by Robert James Liguori

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Date: 4/13/2022 1:50:00 PM
I wish the NWO was not real, but it simply is the networking of thugs and greedy people. It's everywhere and very, very secretive. You are blessed to live a life where you do not see it.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/14/2022 11:29:00 AM
Thank you so much, Robert, for your thoughts on my thoughts about the NWO. I appreciate your read.
Date: 4/9/2022 8:27:00 AM
In truth... love that whole stanza... Well written in its entirety. Ann
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/9/2022 5:33:00 PM
Ann, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I'm happy you read my poem and felt like you wanted to comment. You are appreciated.
Date: 4/9/2022 12:44:00 AM
New can come galloping, but we will probably scoff, recognizing it from another time we have lived.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/9/2022 8:06:00 AM
You are correct. There is nothing new under the sun. History repeats itself, etc., etc., etc.,