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Sleepwalking

Mankind is suffering from sleep paralysis Deep within the mind, Living through a dream state To reality they are blind, Still but somehow moving Like puppets on a string, They need someone to rouse them To let them know what’s happening. But most are content with this dream state No responsibilities for them It’s always someone else’s fault, When the nightmares start And the dreams end. People snore their way to oblivion, Unconscious of the fact Like in a sleep paralysis, They are to afraid to act. Held in place by something Invisible to them A state of passive obedience, Stops them from understanding That you can’t live your life through others You must live it through yourself, Be accountable for this gift Like there is nothing else. So awaken from paralysis And live the life you should, Of peace, harmony and compassion If you only could, Just awaken from that dream state That’s holding you in place, Spring forth from this quiet place Spring forth with total grace And declare your awakening Conscious now once more, And ready to fight the good fight Against corruption, greed and war.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 8/1/2018 7:25:00 PM
Oh I like this. Congratulations on your win. So much wisdom... I like the call for accountability. I like it all.
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Date: 8/2/2018 12:25:00 AM
Thank you very much for reading and appreciating my friend and for your kind words. Faux
Date: 8/1/2018 1:13:00 PM
Such an introspective take on 'sleepwalking,' too many people do sleepwalk through responsibilities, congratulations on your placement-
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Date: 8/1/2018 5:19:00 PM
Thank you very much I really appreciate that. Faux
Date: 7/31/2018 9:47:00 AM
Well done Wade, thanks for entering, congrats!
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Fauxcroft Wade
Date: 7/31/2018 10:17:00 AM
Thank you very much for reading John. Faux

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