The New Wizards

NEW WIZARDS

In legend, gods and wizards roamed the earth
A theatre drawn by magic spell creation
No one dominant in what was real - a dearth
Of fixed scene; each chose their own world contemplation
Drama wild where players contested illusion
Sought to overwhelm in a glorious confusion

There evolved a more civil scene though with its flaws
On a stage then firm, for each one who would act
Cosmos framed: the same to all as ruled by laws
The reality - consensus  view - agreed contract
Could that be a golden age - freedom framed by rules
Those who broke them deemed non participants or fools

Now new Wizards come on scene in spangled coats 
PR Experts, the Press, Politicians paint new scenes
That set us all at odds and each other’s throats
With smears, distorting mirrors and cunning memes
Have we now returned to a former legendary vision
Where illusion out-weighs reason in our decision
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 11:30 PM
What a delightful read Geoffrey. Congrats on your well deserved top win.
Brewer Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 11:36 AM
Many thanks, Line
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