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
Categories:
arrobas, america, angst, chicago, freedom,
Form: Rhyme
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
by
JOHN M. ARROBAS
I can’t teach you the piano, nor the violin
But some thoughts on life, now to begin
There will be snares and tempts along the way
You may not recognize them, as you are the prey
Who is the most dangerous to your well being
Look in the mirror, its him you’ll be seeing
It’s long been said, every coin has two sides
Within you is where your champion resides
Full measure of thought fore any action required
To attain the results that are ultimately desired
Mindless activities come with unwanted pain
Logically applied ideas will result in a gain
Chose your acquaintances with great care
So when things get tough, they’ll be there
Works both ways, you are to be a friend indeed
When friends and loved ones; in pressing need
Be generous to those souls that cross your path
That are unable to escape life’s brutal wrath
But most importantly, always be true to thyself
Content with who you are is the true meaning of wealth
Categories:
arrobas, 12th grade, courage, emotions,
Form: Rhyme