Of Freedoms Rim

They would have all of our thoughts
align in eclipse of the truth
blot from our eyes cold tears
not shed at reasons death

No more the fiendish touch
of tempting speech
to challenge questions asked
and why

Nor does the hand of wonder
dare reach to touch
for fear it might enrage
the gods they praise

Thus do the lemmings march
to chanted hymn
along the darkened edge
of freedom's rim

John G. Lawless
3/1/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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March 1, 2021 at 7:15 AM
Oh, so good. I was thinking just yesterday that we are all lemmings. Fantastic piece John. xomo
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