Keep Your Eye On the Ball

***Keep Your Eye on the Ball***

There’s so much talk of revolution,
so many are ready for a war.
But I have to wonder if they know,
who the hell they would be fighting for.

It is the rich ass politicians,
that are huddled in their cozy room.
Whispering to us their words of hate. 
and filling our hearts with doom and gloom.

They want us to cut each other’s throats,
so we will not come to realize.
That we must keep searching for the truth,
and not believe in their ugly lies.

They’re selling us a fake agenda,
keep on shoving it right down our throat,
Telling us our rights are abolished,
there’s no need to stand in line to vote.

The promises of prosperity,
are strong as any money or dope.
But if you ain’t some rich, old, white dude,
then you don’t have any kind of hope.

They just want to keep on pushing us,
until everything finally caves in.
Because they’re the ones to land on top,
no matter which one it is that wins.
 
They want me to lay the blame on you,
and want you to lay the blame on me.
They sure don’t want us looking around,
and see just who it really might be.

They are pulling all the puppet strings,
while hiding behind their wizard’s screen.
They will use smoke, deceit, and mirrors,
to hide the real monsters of this dream.

Let me tell you people that it’s time,
it’s time to put an end to this all.
If we’re busy strangling each other,
then who’s keeping their eye on the ball.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 10/29/2023 11:14:00 PM
Wise words my friend. The time when politicians became politicians to serve the people is long gone. There are so many special interest groups that it's impossible to actual do what is best of us all. Money rules, and the majority of us would be happy with enough to feed, clothe, and provide for ourselves and our families. The one percent want to have 90% of everything and control the 99% like slaves. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry, my friend. Have a great week! Bill
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/19/2023 1:33:00 PM
Thanks Bill
Date: 10/24/2023 8:48:00 PM
You've made a great point, Jerry. I would never put my life on the line for those whose occupation is the last refuge of scoundrels! ~ Self-Defense only -- Forget the rest
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/19/2023 1:33:00 PM
I agree with you my friend.
Date: 10/16/2023 2:25:00 PM
Perfectly said Jerry!! Debx
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/19/2023 1:32:00 PM
Thanks Deb
Date: 10/15/2023 6:22:00 PM
strong words,b Jerry, we have other dreams here, thanks a lot for sharing yann
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/19/2023 1:31:00 PM
Thank you my friend.
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