Rett

Oct 06, 2008 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Of Heaven or of Hell?

Ah! The great socialist dream
To control the whole world
The myth, make it for the “PEEPUL”
Food for the unknowing squirrel

Oh foolish man who cannot see
The inherent dangers within
Where knowledge and freedom
Are the greatest of the sins

The terror used to control
Everything you say and do
Underneath the false guise
They are doing it for you

Oh foolish, foolish people
Who bow at the altar of mediocrity
Whose brains have become ossified
By thinking only of inequity

Would you sell your soul to slavery
Of mind and body for the hope
That one who lusts for power
Will not bind you to the yoke?

Oh fool who fails to understand
That the basic tenant is wrong
But the icy grip of inadequacy
Enthralls you with ropes so strong

Yet your foolish brain is unable
To grasp the meaning it engenders
And the dreams that it entails
Blow away on the wind as cinders

Yet “from those with ability
To those with none”, the cry
That leads intelligence into folly
And makes others question why

— Rett, Oct 06, 2008

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Critiques

Kailashana

17 years 8 months ago

No Ism or Ist has ever

No Ism or Ist has ever served.... only *Love* serves.... and that is always in short supply because there's always some who think others don't deserve it. Great thinking wo/man's poem, Rett. And it goes straight to the heart. ~A

Rett

17 years 8 months ago

Thank you Anna

It was meant to encompass the sexes. Love is the way oversimplifies it, but it certainly would be the best option. Respectfully, Rett: "We can all be thankful that Picasso wasn't a plastic surgeon." Rett

infinite_dwarf

17 years 8 months ago

Rett

Peepul or Sheepul?? Interesting write - will come back to it. ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- - "Everyone needs believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer!" - "Constipated people don't give a shit..."

Rett

17 years 8 months ago

Actually, I like Sheepul

I may just change that word. Respectfully, Rett: "We can all be thankful that Picasso wasn't a plastic surgeon." Rett

infinite_dwarf

17 years 8 months ago

Thank Southpark

"George Bush" on Southpark said it first in the 9-11 conspiracy episode. Cartman blames 9-11 on Stan.... *rolls eyes* yes, I consider this a high form of entertainment... ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- - "Everyone needs believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer!" - "Constipated people don't give a shit..."

Barbara Writes

17 years 8 months ago

Awesome write makes one think

Smiles:) Barbara Since the days of Adam an eve knowledge of good and bad has been used, not for the good of all but for selfishness and greed causing much harm great write Rett a lot has been said here to think about.

Rett

17 years 8 months ago

Thank you Barbara

I have never understood why normally intelligent people will fall for this stuff. Sad. Respectfully, Rett: "We can all be thankful that Picasso wasn't a plastic surgeon." Rett

Eduardo Cruz

17 years 8 months ago

Rett,

to quote P.T. Barnum, "there's a sucker born every day" I have to agree, like sheep to the slaughter. People refuse to pay attention. It's like do what you want and tell me later, morons later is to late. let me stop before I go off on a rant. thanks, Eddie "if I miss the bus while drunk, is that an accident"

Rett

17 years 8 months ago

Absolutely Eddie

After it is too late they will be looking for the "Great Egress" but will not find it. I can't understand how otherwise intelligent people can be suckered theis way. Thanks Eddie. Respectfully, Rett: "We can all be thankful that Picasso wasn't a plastic surgeon." Rett

Kailashana

17 years 8 months ago

No one wants the

No one wants the responsibility.... That's the bottom line... because if one did... one would have to think through the course of one's actions.. ~A

Rett

17 years 8 months ago

Anna, no truer words were ever spoke

We have become a society where the media tells us what to think, who to blame, what to do, who to vote for, what to drink and soon to be, when to wipe our butts. No one wants to think anymore or to take personal responsibility for their actions. Blame someone else. Let the government do it. The news says this is the one to vote for, okay. blah blah blah. It is too much trouble to research something important unless it is what car to buy, who has the best TV etc. You couldn't have been more on the mark if you were a sharpshooter. Respectfully, Rett: "We can all be thankful that Picasso wasn't a plastic surgeon." Rett

Kailashana

17 years 8 months ago

As you may or may not know,

As you may or may not know, I am a peace activist... This is group that I belong to. Naomi Wolf is brilliant. Check her videos out on Iraq etc. From: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WithKnowledgeComesResponsibility/ Nobody likes to listen to this kind of stuff, but it's time to take our collective heads out of the warm, comfy places we keep them and become aware of what's happening in our country, what we've allowed to happen. Listen and please share. The time is now to become the change we wish to see, not only for our country but for the world. It has never been more evident that everything is connected. Our choices are responsible for the world we're leaving our children and grandchildren. Naomi Wolf Interview - Give Me Liberty (27 minutes), Very, Very Important http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XgkeTanCGI Representative Brad Sherman on Marshall Law if Bail Out Bill is not passed (nutshell version) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaG9d_4zij8 Part 1 - Marshall Law if We Voted No (to the Bail Out Bill) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6KRXnYgu5I&feature=related Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55lOhYw8Lxk&feature=related Representative Marcy Kaptur Let's play Wall Street Bail Out: The Rules Are: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S27yitK32ds Quote: "Never do anything against conscience, even if the state demands it." ~~~Albert Einstein~~~

Rett

17 years 8 months ago

I never would have guessed Anna

*LOL* Nobody loves peace more than I do. I just don't want peace at all costs. I am a peace with honor type person, but there are a lot of good peace activists out there and just like everyone there is good and bad. I will read and see what all is said because I usually research stuff as well as I can before making a decision. Those who make uninformed decisions are fooling themselves and others. Thank you very much. Right now we already agree that the American people need to get the their respective heads out of their respective warm places or end up in major trouble. Thank you for the info. Respectfully, Rett: "We can all be thankful that Picasso wasn't a plastic surgeon." Rett

Rett

17 years 8 months ago

Thank you Janice

I just want people to open their eyes and see the dangers we face. Will check out your new one. Respectfully, Rett: "We can all be thankful that Picasso wasn't a plastic surgeon." Rett

Sam Vargo

17 years 8 months ago

Nice flow here -

Nice structure. You're right about NEVER holding back when injustices are found. But aren't we all to blame for most that ails us? When I point my finger away, I have four pointing my way. None of us walk on water. But as far as the mechanics here go - great flow, and this one has some meter and measure within. Keep fiting the good fite. VARGO

Rett

17 years 8 months ago

Thanks Sam

Yes, each and every one of us is to blame. We have become a bunch of airheads who do not become informed because we are too lazy. We the people have become we the people don't know. Thanks for reading and commenting. Respectfully, Rett: "We can all be thankful that Picasso wasn't a plastic surgeon." Rett

leonard daranjo

17 years 8 months ago

Thought provoking and revealing

Ah! The great socialist dream To control the whole world woe to the power hungry who beguile the the suckers and brow beat the strong. There is so much injustice in the world. Great piece Rett. Leonard

Rett

17 years 8 months ago

Thanks Leonard

Ah yes, so much injustice that sometimes it is overwhelming. I guess I will go the way of the dinosaurs in time. One day, at this rate we will be called the late, great United States who once believed in freedom until we got too lazy to pursue it. *sigh* Thank you sir, I do appreciate it. Respectfully, Rett: "We can all be thankful that Picasso wasn't a plastic surgeon." Rett

Kailashana

17 years 8 months ago

That’s one fucking sad

That's one fucking sad epitaph: "we the people of the late great United States once believed in freedom until we got too lazy to pursue it". Hope it isn't a harbinger of truth. ~A

Rett

17 years 8 months ago

Believe you me

I sincerely hope it isn't either. Respectfully, Rett: "We can all be thankful that Picasso wasn't a plastic surgeon." Rett

Barbara Writes

17 years 8 months ago

Getting a fair shake

Smiles:) Barbara Some just rather live their life and not get too busy fighting lost causes because of the injustice, money walks and prestige talks this world we live in is lost.