Turret of the Damned

The art of intelligent debate is gone.
Lost in the children of the corn maze.
A generation raised by brainless boxes.
Know-it-all that really knows nothing.

Civil debate has become passe.
Now it's only my way or hell's highway.
Tear gas-bullhorns. doxing.
Up in your face is all the rage.
These little demons of anarchy.
Should be caged until humanized.

Goodness needs to take a last stand
Up in the turret of the damned.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 2, 2020 at 9:31 AM
Scary stuff. insightful penning. xomo
Devonshire Avatar
August 30, 2020 at 11:56 AM
As a college debater, I can really appreciate this message, Anthony. It seems young people don't really "discuss" much of anything. Now we're seeing what a lifetime of video games can create -- an uneducated, disinterested youth. Great writing! Best wishes, Carolyn
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