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Allegory - or - Fanfare for Corpocracy's Rise

In silence, we watch shadows pass
they shape our thoughts and feed the farce

Moulding lives to fit the lies
that see us strive, conform and die

And scared of what we do not know
we do not move or seek to go

But idle in their well known forms
find safety in such practised norms

There is no need to speculate
the shadows teach us fear and hate

Breed small world views and selfish thoughts
dispense with troubling shoulds and oughts

It matters not what's right or wrong
so long as we all nod along

While voices preach invented truths
to justify each new abuse

As newborn Gods, those few rich men
close liberty's gate and lock the pen

Embrace what once seemed quite absurd
they are the path, we are the herd

In barless cages, through blinkered eyes
accepting corporate sponsored rise

The missing light upon that wall
...an absence which now stains us all

(Image credit: Sara Fang)

Copyright © Marcus Whitnell

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