Self-Biased Compliance
It exists on all levels. Our internal networks to some degree are always disheveled.
People try to change the names of things
They try to prove that they're progressive
Changing things' names so people don't know
If anything that's regressive
Making new rules to fit their own game
Incongruent with their narrative
Dismissin' their own definitions
Establish a new imperative
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Often one person has two cupcakes
And somebody else has none
People don't want to lose privileges
Both parties end up with one
We agree that system's unfair
Both parties should not suffer too
How is it possible to fix this?
The lacking party deserves two
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On a fundamental level
We have needs that are basic
We need them adequately met
See? There is no such replacement.
People always want the rules rewritten.
They want to get help to reach the top.
At the top they want rules in their favor.
They put up blocks making others stop.
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They hate all the rules that are one-sided
Unless it benefits them somehow
Yeah, the impoverished have prejudice
Refuse to see their own play as foul
Whether it's the highs versus lows
Or two highs on opposing sides
Even if two lows come to blows
Or highs and lows causing landslides
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It's like we're always changing the rules
To allow ourselves to stay in rule
Egotistical Bobble Head Fools
Delusions can make one a fool
So, how do we become smart and wise?
How do we avoid prideful demise?
Read the rules, see their acts with our own eyes.
Ensure we don't believe our own lies.
Rewrite the names, definitions, and rules.
Rewrite their proper identity.
Such laws are not our mere personal tools.
We must adhere to reality.
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'Delusions can make one a fool.' Isn't that the truth? Great work on this one :)
I’m loving the depth in your poetry lately! You always leave such thoughtful comments on other people’s work and it’s great to see it coming through in your own work ❤️ Great job, Thavien! I’ll have to revisit this one later to leave some better insight, but just wanted to say great work!
Yes, sometimes we do have to use different words or names in order to properly describe a function or a group of people for various reasons. Times do change, move forward, and progress. Old terms may no longer properly fit the role anymore. One such would be mailman. Yes, way back when the person delivering the mail was always a man - but that is no longer the case hence we call them a mail carrier or mail person now. Times do change and the way we speak, the terms we use, the names for groups of people naturally evolve with time to properly fit the new role or the evolved procedure. It is not regressive whatsoever that names of things, terms of speech, and/or meanings of words change as the times change. As we become more enlightened and educated our choice of words and terms change and evolve in order to display more compassion or inclusivity to certain groups of people or to display a sense of equity and understanding of the people you address. Change usually happens with increased enlightenment, from becoming educated, from learning how to have compassion for others.
Very nice. Clean and clever
Awesome!!! Super commentary!!!💕