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A Note To the Cretin

How sweet it must be, In your ignorant bliss. No thought for your mind to chew. Just stare into space, With a look on your face. Of a cretin without a clue. Gain insight from above, And believe all you’re told. Intellect you will not accrue. Just run with the herd, Close your mind, undeterred. To various points of view. As you wallow a while, In your ignorant style. And believe you believe what is true. Just remember your fate, Rests with those you may hate. Careful aim for your venom to spew. But complain as you may, While Americans stay, On a path to gain knowledge and do. What is right, what is good, What must be understood. Just to be who we are or we’re through.

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Heather Ober

Date: 9/9/2015 8:31:00 AM

You perfectly capture the ignorance often seen in the news. Trust me, there is just as much ignorance in Canada, especially with the current election campaigns in full swing. Very well written, with clever rhymes and keen observations!

Skat A

Date: 9/8/2015 11:47:00 AM

William, Congratulations on having your poem featured on the home page. **SKAT**

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/31/2015 3:42:00 PM

I agree, there are quite a few people out there with their head in the sand...just following the crowd. You expressed this thought quite well in your poem, William. I also get frustrated by those who say they don't read the newspaper because it depresses them. Well, we DO live in this world, and maybe can become a change agent if we know what's going on, instead of just being ignorant and apathetic.