~
Look inside your memory…
None of this is real…
All you think you know…
See or touch and feel…
Everything’s a mirage…
To deflect what’s going on…
Life is one big film set…
You’re a lyric in its song…
All that is around you…
Is just one big illusion…
“They” rely on compliance…
And thrive on your confusion…
Step back; you can see it…
And try to break through…
Escape from all those chains…
And you’ll witness life anew…
It’s not what you thought…
Or how you once believed…
All that has been taught…
Is how “They” have deceived…
We work for the rich men…
Who laugh at the poor…
If you think there is equality…
You need to reveal more…
And understand what’s going on…
Outside your buried head…
Because people are so wicked…
And won’t care when you’re dead…
Start to ask some questions…
Don’t stop; just keep on probing…
Once you’ve got your foot in….
The door of truth keeps opening…
Allowing you to dig a little deeper…
Scratch the surface of your life…
It’s a place filled with misery…
Tears and death and strife…
A place where all innocence…
Is cruelly ripped away…
A place where no one notices…
The beauty of a dawning day…
A place where liberty in death…
Is the only one true freedom…
One thing we can all agree…
This is no Garden of Eden…
It’s time to stop the dreaming…
See things for what they are…
They call this “Hell on Earth”…
That’s more truth than lie by far…
~
Eye Will Not Cry 
A very appropriate poem for the current sociopolitical environment, and a strong reminder that hope comes from within and is not given by anyone else.
Thank you for yet another considered reply – agree totally – Cheers J
Very truthful poem, yet there’s still hope. And I still dream.
Always hope – somewhere – Cheers J
Wow! Talk about reality,,,well said!
Thank you for your kind words – Cheers J
Love it! Well done. Great job. XX
Thank you and nice to see you in my comments again – Cheers J
too pesimistic as usual, allow a bright flicker sometimes, it only does good, trust me;-) Anyhow I like the poem anyway. A lot.
Hey – something for you – catch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM&sns=em 😉 Cheers J
Haha; -) you and your search for happiness…Did you find it? U know it’s next to me,right?;-)
Is that the happy place 😉 Cheers J
To the extreme
Well, sadly more misery on the way, so you cling to the happy thoughts and write me a guest poem – they you will maybe get your way 😉 Cheers J
Great words as usual and equally great to hear Black again! I have to say that I like Katie Melua’s version too. I remember buying Black’s ‘Comedy’ album on vinyl! (back in the day…)
Thanks Mikey – are you seeing Finns in London next week? Cheers J
Cheers J – I’d have liked to see Liam with his Dad! but I’d already booked to see Rae Morris and Lucy Rose in October so I can’t make London too 😦 maybe the Finns will do some more shows soon.
Sounds good – I’m at both shows so will let you know how they go – sorry you can’t make it! Cheers J
Both! That’s superfan territory! Yeah let me know, that would be great! Cheers. M.
Yes, a birthday week treat – would have been all 3 had they all gone ahead! Cheers J
As my old friend with the serial number tattooed on his forearm likes to quote, “Work shall set you free.”
Wise words Keith! Cheers J
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Thanks Ned – Cheers J
One of my all-time favorite songs, and I’d never seen the video so that was cool, but I’m afraid the poem didn’t resonate. I hear this song as JOYFUL! Even in the video, Black has a small smile throughout. Yes, life has its bleak moments, and we’re given ample reason to despair at the inhumanity of others, but ultimately, “it’s a wonderful, wonderful life”, and it’s only light that dissipates the darkness. Thanks for the song, though.
Thanks for your comment – totally agree about the song, rather idealistic and uplifting – It’s the reason I used it out of many to choose from as a direct contrast to my cold and cynical words – using the lyric about dreams to renforce that – Hope you stop by again -Cheers J
Wow! Amazingly written 🙂
Thank you – a mixed reaction to this one – all good! Cheers J
Very accurate and leaves one to ponder over such thoughts. Good job! 🙂
Thanks for your kind words – Cheers J
Like it being different. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for taking time to comment – Cheers J