Speaking Your Mind

Where went the time
Where we could speak our minds
And not be afraid
We'd be threatened for our lives

What's good for the goose 
Is not the gander the same
How tight or loose is the noose
On which they have us hang

When you say what you want
When you speak your mind
They tell you what to do so you don't
Step out of the line

As long as your point's the same
As their point of view
You're allowed to do and say
What they want you to

Can't have you out on your own 
Giving others rays of hope
When they've kept them in the dark this long
On the things that they should know

When you go completely rouge
You'll find they do not like
While trying to tarnish your halo
When speaking your own mind
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sands Avatar
May 4, 2018 at 5:57 PM
So true Mike and we all should be allowed the freedom to speak our mind. Well written! :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 1:15 PM
hello Mike,we should all be able to speak our minds freely. have a nice day my friend.
Donnelly Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 10:21 AM
O I SOOOO agree, Mike! Conformity is suffocating individuality. Your poem reminds me of a poem I wrote, titled 'Imposition'. Perhaps, I'll post it. Keep speaking your thoughts! All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie
Capitano Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 9:51 AM
So true Mike, everyone has to be politically correct, or in other words, muted by society. Strong voice, strong mind. Two thumbs up.
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