Copyright © 2014 by melownsall (USA-December)
Often I please myself with imagining a State
at least which can afford to be just to all1.
Our government preaches equality
but day in and day, out all I see is an abominable wall.
This obstruction blocks our social progress
towards creating equality, so that we can all have a ball.
So often we are misjudged because of misconceptions
which just results in unfortunate brawls.
And so governments show
thus how successfully men can be imposed on2.
Our society has set rules and obligations
that force you into being pawns.
They act as though their standards
are what is right and you become drawn.
When in reality, all you really want
are these restraints to be gone.
And so a wise man
will only be useful as a man3.
They try to shape you
according to their plan.
Blocking your flow
of persona like a dam.
You must always remember
to do all that you can.
And so the mass
of men serve the state4.
Because people only know
how to nag and berate.
Your destiny is your choice,
so do not fall for the bait.
I tell you now that it is
your choice, it is your fate.
So do not wait.
YOU ARE READING
REAL
PoetryThis poem was written for my Honors American Literature class for an assignment that asked us to somehow express the social issues that exist today in our society. This work has lines/experts incorporated into my poem that are from multiple essays w...
