On Repeat

It is so hard

determining truth from lies

reality from fantasy

for people no longer want to be

themselves.

Fearing repercussions

for being authentic

for caring

for loving

for standing up for rights

for life

hide behind false words

be complacent in the fate of the world.

We see

we hear

we know

this is not how life is.

Kowtowing to an upper class

that exists only through duplicity

through cheating

through selfish desires

while the rest struggle

for food

for unity

for basic needs.

Smoking debris

shock value

rabble rousing

protect the elite

chorus of voices raised

echoes of a past

repeating over and over again.

Watch carefully

let’s play a new game.

Are you ready?

Spot the Phony.

Can you see?

He is one…..

She is one…..

©June 14/19

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