If I were to tell you what I have been thinking
The embarrassment we both would feel
would be unlikely to appeal,
and that which each us would never
hope to reveal.
But, of course I have no filter
to hold back honest perceptions.
Should I do so, anything I write
would be obvious deception.
Thus, my silence has descended
as a weight upon conception
of any new creation.
Does no one else see the destruction
being wrought against true thought?
The annihilation of creation
to move us forward as it ought?
No need to ban books or what is taught.
Your violent rhetoric descends and upends
those willing to create a better place
in a newer world, free from error and strife.
Your lies make my truths rise so high
you pick them out in your rifle sight,
aim and fire, destroying my light.
And that is your goal, is it not?
To destroy all that you are not.
Not decency nor truth, nor equality.
Nor compassion, nor peace, nor freedom.
All you are is greed and lust for control,
allowing wealth to trap your soul.
In this ungodly hour you use our churches
as bastions for your holding power
over all that is holy and sacrosanct.
My country ’tis of Thee.
And, Thee, are destroying
my country, and my faith in Thee.
You are not right.
You are simply using your might
to block out all light.
I cannot stay silent.
It would bring on the night,
with the nightmare you hope to ignite.
Thus, today, once again, I write.
annarino writes 