In the world today
Hopeless. Lightless. Joyless. Trapped.
Wrath.
In the world today
In the world today
We are governed by rage
Yet told not to feel it
Told to ignore it
To simply accept it.
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Sorrow
In the world today
In the world today
We are bombarded by sadness
Yet told to embrace it
Told to wallow in it
To simply accept it.
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Helplessness,
In the world today
In the world today
We are forced into a position of inaction
Yet told to refuse it
Told to fight it
To simply reject it.
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Hopelessness.
In the world today
In the world today
We are pursued by inability
Yet told to embrace it
Told to wallow in it
To simply accept it
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Inaction
In the world today
In the world today
We are crushed by the desire to be alone
Yet told to refuse it
Told to fight it
To simply reject it
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In the world today
In the world today
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We are pushed and we are pulled
Hither and thither
Yes and no
We are punished for speaking out
We are abused for staying silent.
Stay and go.
Soaring and drowning.
We are crushed and we are liberated.
Please do not resist.
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In the world today
In the world today
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Stay still
Or stay in motion
Neither a good option
Both an act of will.
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Useless
Useful
Wrong in thought
Wrong in deed.
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In the world today
In the world today
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Impotently we stare at that which we would change
Actively we strive for joy long lasting
Restricted in our impact's range
Lamented in our wakeless passing.
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In the world today
In the world today
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To stay in place would be jolly
To go forth would be folly
Yet so too the reverse is true
Yet so too whatever we do
No matter what our class or age
No matter from what we make our cage
To stay would be jolly
To go would be folly
Yet so too the reverse is true
Yet we remain trapped, whatever we do.
Our choice is wrong.
Be in deed or song.
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In the world today
In the world today
About the Creator
Alexander McEvoy
Writing has been a hobby of mine for years, so I'm just thrilled to be here! As for me, I love writing, dogs, and travel (only 1 continent left! Australia-.-)
"The man of many series" - Donna Fox
I hope you enjoy my madness
AI is not real art!
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