Donations are essential to keep Write Out Loud going    

Crucifixion

entry picture

They say that the truth is a hard thing to take,

but maybe it’s time that we see

that we as a people are nothing but fake,

ensuring that’s how it will be.

 

We stand up demanding there’s tolerance,

doing so with our fists in the air.

It’s truly the oddest dance ever been danced,

hypocrisy beyond compare.

 

We claim we want peace but we seek the next fight

as we keep our guns close to the door.

Convincing ourselves that we stand for what’s right

when the truth is we’re actually just bored.

 

We say that we want to be free men,

while we ride our past into the ground.

We claim that we run from our demons,

but we really just keep them around.

 

And we live our lives waiting for the next offense,

needing others to kindle the flame.

We’re a common collective without common sense

like the scarecrow not having a brain.

 

So, let’s go on pretending we live for the truth

but the truth is we’re living a lie,

for each soul who actually lives for the truth…

we find a way to crucify.

vanevanityfoolishfoolishnesswaste

◄ Into Piles

Beauty ►

Comments

Profile image

keith jeffries

Mon 19th Feb 2024 09:21

A profound piece of writing which has truth at its heart. It is also a poem which merits a second if not third reading in order to grasp the entire content.
Thank you for this,
Keith

If you wish to post a comment you must login.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message