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| Good Punk by Sabine Sauermaul |
resist the poisons
pumped
into our weakened bodies,
man-made plagues
set loose
upon an unsuspecting world
resist the lies
injected
into our minds
by manipulators
seeking more sheep
to cower
at the feet
of their masters
resist the misdirection
of the magicians of power
with so much to hide,
subterfuge
their only armor
against the truth
resist the invasion
of the eyes and ears
of the betrayers;
gird your houses
in silence,
for the time of battle
approaches
there is no other option
we must resist
~~~ This poem was written for a prompt over at Poetry Jam, asking us to examine ars poetica, didactic, and subversive poetry.
13 comments:
I just went to the movie "The Master" this past week. Your poem reminds me of this. The 'master' formed his own cult and developed a set of devoted followers. He appeared outwardly so benevolent, but inside was the exact opposite.
ooooooh! i love this, Mary! sounds like advocating subversion might be very dangerous, though! {smile}
thank you so much for participating in my prompt, Mary!
♥
dani
truth.....love the use of gird in this...that takes this to another level for me, reminds me of a scripture, but....i like the message of your poem and it is something we must do...be on guard for ourselves and our families...
"seeking more sheep
to cower
at the feet
of their masters"
I read your words at a social level, but ended with thinking this a new psalm from/to a caring God.
Very powerful.
Wow
You know this has so much truth in it.
I had that H1N1 flu shot believing that because I have Lupus, I'd be better off with the protection, I haven't been able to breathe right since then. All sorts of problems with my bronchial tubes etc. I saw A Jessie Ventura episode that a scientist said the Shots are a trigger for something else to be set up to wipe us out if/when the various governments see fit to do it. She said, do not get the vaccinations at all! (Too late for me) I have to wonder if they're right now since all these probs I've been having.
So, I GET what you're saying in this Mary. Very powerful!
Mary, too true--wow people are "truthing" (see "These Boots Are Made For Walking" always loved that...) a lot in this prompt! The older I get, the more my inner rebel is (s)peaking out. Great poem!
Excellent take on the prompt Mary. I am definitely convinced of the need to resist!
Excellent write, full of truth and power!
Great strenght: I can hear it being intoned with conviction. Clever.
Yes! I agree.
Ingenious poem, which answers the challenge excellently. I like it very much - and the brilliantly chosen image to go with it.
Tell it like it is, Mary ~~ tell it like it is!!!!
Didactic and subversive. Well done.
This is not art for arts sake - and that is why I liked it!
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