Observed Realities

I look around and what I see
A world built on war not peace
Conform, comply or be deceased
We will not fight, morale decreased

This is what I have come to observe
The commodity you choose is the god you serve
The power it possesses is beyond all words
A competitive game defining our worth

No argument I hear can ever justify
We watch people suffer, we watch them die
Victims of simply believing a lie
Those ignored, to whom we don't provide

Living in complete ignorant bliss
The majority of you will bypass this
Blinded by the sweet materialistic kiss
Can't be bothered by that which you've missed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Girl Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 10:38 AM
Love it :)
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December 27, 2018 at 10:40 AM
Thank you! I am happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment :)
Goff Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 10:39 AM
Ever poignant during the holidays...good again, Gabriel!
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December 27, 2018 at 10:40 AM
Hey James, I just figured out how to reply to comments haha so thanks for the kind reviews of my work. It is greatly appreciated.
Fairchild Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 8:51 PM
'The commodity you choose is the god you serve'. Utterly TRUE! I can only hope, that the commodity I choose is Love! Very perceptive.
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December 27, 2018 at 10:42 AM
The choice is and always has been yours my friend. Peace and love!
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