The Big Lie

This is the century of the Big Lie. Right from the beginning With the Dot Com boom 9/11 attack and subsequent counter attack We’ve been living In one continuous deceptive news cycle Of misinformation, disinformation, gaslighting And Chicken Little fear mongering. It’s no wonder the youth today, Those born this century, Are terrified of what is, and what’s to come, Taking it out on themselves With self destructive addictions and disorders Taking it out on their peers and families too Since actions have consequences That ripple out through all time and space. We’re all hardwired to believe But in an era of pervasive brainwashing In schools and media, entertainment and culture We need to learn how to doubt And critically think, Trust our gut, intuition and the common sense We’re also all born with. We need to recognize the lie And where it has come to dwell In each of us. (3/7/25)