Indifferent

We live

breath in black death

consumed with the next thing

instant gratification

at the push of a button.

Everything…..

absolutely everything…..

one could want

found today

as one side of the earth

reaches to the other.

Buy now…..

worship in the lord’s house….

ask no questions…..

acquiesce

lambs to the slaughter.

Drama created

sleight of hand

deflection

see only what they want

hear only what they want

sit

benumbed

glare of white light from  the t.v. screen.

Peel back the curtain

find the wizard is just a man

silvered tongue

all will listen.

Now the ploy begins to come undone. 

View with open eyes

shackles unseen

populace not knowing

they have become slaves.

Vapid smiles

marionettes dancing

strings jerked

noose around their necks

waiting for the stool to be kicked.

Remove rose from eyes

see the truth

see what has been hidden.

White ash in your mouth

bitter

vile

caustic

acid on your tongue.

Words left unspoken.

Warnings never given.

Head falls

dejected.

There is no saviour.

There is no saving.

Indifferent that is what they are.

©April 28/19

***The picture prompt was provided for me by a friend. This was a challenge as I moved outside my norm. It took me a bit to write as I had the idea and pictures I needed to find the words.