Word

In the beginning was the word.

Since then, it seems to have lost its allure.

Reality is expressed any more by video clips,

sound bites,

slogans,

anything small and powerful enough to make

an impression but doesn’t lead to understanding.

Poetry used to be a means to convey condensed

meaning. 

Now people don’t have an inclination to read,

let alone to understand.

The latest stimulus of wild conjecture lasts only

until the next one comes along, stringing folks

along like the last one.

At least they feel something.

They just want to feel something.

Anything.

Is it propaganda if everyone believes it?

Is it brainwashing if everyone denies it?

Luckily, not everyone does.

We are living in a war

for your minds.

Confusion and chaos is a tactic

of this war.

Beliefs have been weaponized.

Words have become ammunition.

Knowing this, you have a chance.

Not knowing this, you automatically 

become a casualty.

Ignorance is no excuse when it separates 

a person from reality.

I could say more words endlessly,

but if you don’t get the idea by now,

you may be part of the tragedy.