Unplug Me

I'm unplugged for now, im free.
  This virtual situation can be poisoning, truly.
I try not to let it capture me
  Its imagery, can be so damn pretty.

So if sometimes you dont see me
  Know that its just temporary.
I've unplugged every inch of me
  From the cell phone, net to HDTV

I do not want to get stuck in, a trance treaty
  With the entertainment, industry.
These subliminal messages are attacking me
  I just needed, a little time to breathe.

To break this systematic energy,
  Bring me back to reality & focus on whats 
Really important to me.  
 
All that glitters is enticing, indeed.
  But its perceived, to make one happy.
A devised plan, through the enemy.

These companys do not love you or me
  Its just a perception, of what they want 
You to believe.
  Electronic warfare control, is there gain
To achieve.  

Hold on to whats tangible, in truth.
  Life is to fragile.  Our mind is our armour,
If only we ,  choose to use.


So today I can say, im not mechanically free
  But im thankful, I took some time out
TO UNPLUG ME....

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Date: 11/1/2013 3:34:00 PM
More temptations at every turn. I used to tell my wife when they have holographic strippers in the living room. Old guys will be dropping dead all over the place.It is a wild crazy ride when reality and fantacy are so inter active . Keep your head clear and keep on thinking free! Cherie. Michael
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Date: 11/2/2013 5:12:00 AM
Lol micheal, it may just happen. Love your comment will definitely strive for clarity my friend. Happy to read your comments always,,,,, Thankyou ~ cherie
Date: 10/27/2013 10:40:00 PM
Kinda reminded me of the Matrix movie, this one. You have a great message here. If only more could listen..keep up the amazing work. Always, Laura
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Date: 11/2/2013 5:06:00 AM
Hi laura really appreciate your kind comment & definitely a insightful view. We are very much in a matrix society. Thanks for your comment much appreciated:) cherie
Date: 10/24/2013 12:15:00 AM
Fantastic stuff Cherie.
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Date: 10/25/2013 9:03:00 AM
Hey m greetings & a big thankyou for your encouraging words. Your help is such great value to me:) enjoy your vacation, big hugs cherie
Date: 10/23/2013 11:02:00 AM
Missed you a lot Cherie. Am glad you are plugged back. You've written another eye-opener. We should not be slaves of technology. Thanks for sharing. Friend, JM
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Date: 10/23/2013 3:45:00 PM
Lol...im plugged:0)thanks so much jm,,,wow such a Nice comment you really made my day & I missed you to. I gotta check out your poems, there always a great reality check:). Thankyou for commenting always a pleasure to share....~<3~cherie
Date: 10/22/2013 9:29:00 AM
Oh yes i see this Cherie maybe from a different aspect, being historic,,, but the poetry is amazing....
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Date: 10/22/2013 9:44:00 PM
Hi Harry,,,, thanks for that comment, yeah I hear what your saying my friend. Love your comment appreciate & value it very much thankyou:0)
Date: 10/5/2013 9:30:00 AM
Good morning Cherie
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Date: 10/22/2013 9:41:00 PM
Hi Richard, Good evening I took a decade to get back, to you sorry , thanks so much for the morning hellos....your lovely!!:0)
Date: 9/28/2013 2:16:00 PM
Hi cherie, I totally agree with your views. I use the term 'unplugged' every weekend! Although I like taking some of the time to read the soup. There are so many inspirational people who give me glimpses of their reality. I really enjoyed this one !
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Date: 10/22/2013 9:38:00 PM
Hi Karen sorry for the late reply and thankyou for your kind encouraging words I appreciate it so much. Yes I hear you on that one, IM thankful we have it for poetry lol and faster communication, it's so much apart of our lived:) thanks 4 your comment....<3 cherie
Date: 9/26/2013 12:43:00 PM
Right on! There is much wisdom in these words Cherie. Fortunately I plugged in so I could read this one. I also wanted to say thanks for your visits and kind comments. You are a sweetheart..
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Date: 10/22/2013 9:34:00 PM
Hi Richard so sorry for the late reply & I really appreciate your warm visits. Your a cool Nice person to know:) Your so welcome, love your poetry, enjoy your poems so much. Many thanks my friend<3 Cherie...
Date: 9/25/2013 8:12:00 PM
Great write! Technology is killing us all. You are on the right track. Blow up your TV and throw away the newspaper. It's all just cerebral vomit. Perfect poem. ~ Kilmer
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Date: 10/22/2013 9:30:00 PM
Lol I hear that kilmer thanks for the comment & keeping it real, so sorry for the very late reply...blessings always my friend <3 cherie
Date: 9/24/2013 9:49:00 PM
nice 1 givs smthn 2 thnk abt
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Date: 9/25/2013 1:34:00 PM
Hi vinayak....thanks for your comment appreciate it very much:0)
Date: 9/24/2013 2:27:00 PM
how many time have i used the word "valid" this time.
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Date: 9/24/2013 5:19:00 PM
Thanks so much john, I like that word appreciate your comment:0) my friend,,,, cherie
Date: 9/24/2013 2:01:00 AM
Now , l have an idea what unplugging is. Thanks! The big question is :in practice can l unplug? l don`t know. This is a challenging , thought-provoking piece.
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Date: 9/24/2013 5:18:00 PM
Lol ndaba,,, that is a hard question its such a big part of us now, but its good to get a breather sometimes:) thanks for your comment, much appreciated,,,, cherie
Date: 9/24/2013 12:48:00 AM
Oh fab truth. Yeah we al need to unplug n unwind frm d web n net as they embroiling us! Thoughtprovokin poem, kudos 4 d thot n rhymin. Hey pal my b'day is on Nov 4th too. Tc.
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Date: 9/24/2013 5:16:00 PM
Thanks so much szay, yeah its just a time out we need to do, at times. Love your comment,,, its lovely!!! & your bday the 4th of nov, thats cool:0) mine is the 14th:)
Date: 9/23/2013 3:01:00 PM
Another dire & desperately filled truth! You're good at this. :) May the sheep wake up from these binds. Awesome job!
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Date: 9/23/2013 4:37:00 PM
Hi Drake I hear that we gotta wake up....for sure. Appreciate your insightful comment:) Cherie...
Date: 9/23/2013 8:19:00 AM
- When the "batteries" is dead ... we need time to fill ... think about what we want and what we need in life ... A thoughtfully poem, Cherie. - Well done ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/23/2013 4:31:00 PM
Hi Anne thanks so much yes so important to use that time to think. Thanks 4 your comment much appreciated:) Cherie....
Date: 9/22/2013 5:17:00 PM
Hi Cherie, Nice write as we do have to center ourselves at times.. Ken
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Date: 9/22/2013 5:29:00 PM
Hi Ken yes so true,,,, it's very important thanks for your comment:) much appreciated...<3 Cherie
Date: 9/21/2013 6:54:00 PM
I know what you mean......we are truly slaves to the machines. O well...I can never stay unplugged for long. a very fine work of art here.
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Date: 9/21/2013 7:04:00 PM
Hi wayne,,, , neither can I lol definetly slaves to the machine. Thanks so much for your comment,,, much appreciated:0) cherie....
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