NaPoWriMo~OpenLinkNight~Trouble the Struggle
Struggle
We cling to it
as though we're not living
unless we are...
Struggling.
We covet things
stupid stuff
when we are told we can't have.
Like spoiled children
we grow determined to find a way
no matter the cost
No matter the consequences.
Who are you to tell me what should be?
I'll prove you wrong
but who laughs last?
They call us a free society
yet we are content to be chained by paper.
Who needs shackles
When the people follow willingly
tied to the land
that was never meant to be owned
Let alone divided.
Fences don't keep the enemy out
They keeps us in
where we can be counted
valued
stamped
and approved
Then done away with
like fish in a barrel
if we dare stand against
the system
and lie about our worth
Trans Union
Equifax
Keeping score
Keeping track
Not a chance to take one back
when your a simple number
and they're ready to attack.
Not sure what tomorrow may bring, so I'm posting WAY early for OpenLinkNight where Claudia is no doubt already polishing the glasses to prepare for the festivities. We've got a date Tuesday at 3pm EST. I'll meet you at dVerse where there will be lots of other word addicts just itching for their fix! Also posting as my NaPoWriMo for the 17th too...two birds, one poem...you know the drill ;)
We cling to it
as though we're not living
unless we are...
Struggling.
We covet things
stupid stuff
when we are told we can't have.
Like spoiled children
we grow determined to find a way
no matter the cost
No matter the consequences.
Who are you to tell me what should be?
I'll prove you wrong
but who laughs last?
They call us a free society
yet we are content to be chained by paper.
Who needs shackles
When the people follow willingly
tied to the land
that was never meant to be owned
Let alone divided.
Fences don't keep the enemy out
They keeps us in
where we can be counted
valued
stamped
and approved
Then done away with
like fish in a barrel
if we dare stand against
the system
and lie about our worth
Trans Union
Equifax
Keeping score
Keeping track
Not a chance to take one back
when your a simple number
and they're ready to attack.
Not sure what tomorrow may bring, so I'm posting WAY early for OpenLinkNight where Claudia is no doubt already polishing the glasses to prepare for the festivities. We've got a date Tuesday at 3pm EST. I'll meet you at dVerse where there will be lots of other word addicts just itching for their fix! Also posting as my NaPoWriMo for the 17th too...two birds, one poem...you know the drill ;)
Comments
http://leah-jamielynn.typepad.com/blog/2012/04/only-god-knows.html
And when human beings are reduced to statistics, a number is all we see...the living, breathing person ceases to exist...you broke the law, is all they can say, and we will treat you as we may. Simplistic solutions from simple minds, and it solves nothing.
i feel you on the verse...and its a big scary world out there...they track us six ways to sunday...and turn us into numbers if we let them...and we dont by using our voices, speaking our minds...no matter the cost...
so really tomorrow, are they coming for me? smiles.
Let alone divided.
Fences don't keep the enemy out
They keeps us in
where we can be counted
valued
stamped
and approved
and the transunion, equifax stanza.
So strong Tash. A very early OLN treat. Thanks
stupid stuff
when we are told we can't have.
Like spoiled children
we grow determined to find a way
no matter the cost
No matter the consequences
.... so true! This is such a thought-provoking, powerful piece, Tash... really strong.
Trans Union
Equifax
Keeping score
Keeping track
Not a chance to take one back
when your a simple number
and they're ready to attack.
Sometimes life seems all about the process and the money- both of whcih are fictional creations! how rdidiculous eh?
oh- equifax- that name strikes fear into my heart from my old banking days....great stuff as always tash
great job with this.
How I hate being known by a number. Besides, I forget them anyways. And if I write them down, I forget where...
my post for tonight
"When the people follow willingly
tied to the land
that was never meant to be owned
Let alone divided."
~Shawna
rosemarymint.wordpress.com
Loved the part about the fences - sure they keep out some, but also lock up some other unsavories.
I loved this. Political but not strident. Great.
That isn't to say the whole piece isn't excellent, it really is!
Hope all is well ~
"There will be casualties"
Enjoying your book. You are a strong spirit.
and glad i did too; we flee the coup everytime we write huh?...
Yes we can! ;)
A very perceptive poem Natasha.