Violence Equals Erosion
VIOLENCE EQUALS EROSION
by
JOHN M. ARROBAS
There Was a Time in this Great Land
You Could Voice an Opinion, Take a Stand
That Right Is Eroding in this Great Nation
Mob Rule, Fear, Violence and Intimidation
Have Silenced Most Opposition to Mob Rule
Fear of Retaliation Is the Mobs Sinister Tool
A Word Disliked by the Rampaging Horde
Will Bring Swift Reprisal, Mental Discord
Attacked at Home, at Work, or at the Park
The Light of Liberty Suddenly Turns Dark
The Leaders We Expect to Represent Our Care
Absent, Cowardly Afraid, We: in Total Despair
Civilized Society Cannot Condone Destruction
No Excuse Is Acceptable for Feral Dysfunction
It Will Take True Courage to Offer Resistance
To Dispel and Destroy Chaotic Disobedience
Individuals Have No Chance Against the Horde
But Banded as One in Mutual Respect and Accord
They Will Persist in Calming the Confusions
Deflating the Forces of Dangerous Illusions
Serenity Is Not Gained by Unlimited Prayer
But by Recognizing Perils, Staying Aware
Threats to Society to Be Challenged Post Haste
If Not, Life, Liberty and Happiness; Laid to Waste
Copyright © John Arribas | Year Posted 2020
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