Reality Fraud

Starting to question 
if reality is real
Society seated in a medicine cabinet
so nobody has to feel

The world has convinced the truth to lie
Manufactured tears produced
so no one has to cry
Everyone banking off yesterday's credit
so nobody has to go out and try

Walking plastic seems to be fine
Cowards choosing surgery
to put in a spine

I stay real and continue to live
You sold out  
and refused to give
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Tsiluma Avatar
December 9, 2012 at 1:26 AM
Very well penned Chris! Reality continues to become an illusion many are comfortable with ignoring. I like the image of putting ina spine - it's like humans have no backbone to deal with what's real!
Lane Avatar
December 9, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Thank you Vicky! Means a lot for you to stop by and read my poem. I really appreciate it!!!
Brandt Avatar
October 8, 2012 at 8:54 PM
I absolutely love this, especially the last line. *Monique
Meyer Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 4:47 AM
Chris, so glad you stopped by to comment on my poetry as it led me to reading yours. I like this poem for so many personal reasons. You are someone with something to say, keep on! X Peace, Ruby
Meyer Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 4:47 AM
Chris, so glad you stopped by to comment on my poetry as it led me to reading yours. I like this poem for so many personal reasons. You are someone with something to say, keep on! X Peace, Ruby
Andresen Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Well written Chris - many words of truth. - oxox // Anne-Lise
Lane Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 2:52 PM
Thank Anne!!! Thank you for your kind words! Have a great day! Chris
Neels Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 2:38 PM
Chris, so much to take away from this little gem of you. Loads of truth put out there ;) Wilma
Lane Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 2:48 PM
I meant interesting
Lane Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Thanks Wilma! Intreresting times we are currently living in for sure! Thanks again! Chris
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