Of men who....

Of men who snatched souls, shriveled and dissected hearts,
Men who never hesitated to blame and criticize others
for things they themselves were guilty of,
a carpet of blaming others covering up the real truth
by projection, not reflection,
demanding more pounds of flesh
Shove your head in a toilet bowl
just comply
We can’t deny this is destruction.


Destroying the thoughts and minds of many
Forced repression
Causing depression
Self negation
Poor relations,
Abound in our society
Just decline to be sublime
And someone will chase you with a net,
To determine your net worth
Then drug you til you drool
And have no thoughts of your own.
Then you’re compliant,
Not self reliant
Then you fit in
And men will count you
Not discount you.

Written March 31.2000 cherie Petersen ©



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