The Downfall
Slowly, the truth was turned into a lie
Innocence became guilt, freedom became a crime
Lions of news broadcasted propaganda for the corrupted
Elite politicians smiled as they demanded
Not one of us, for our own good, speak out in dissent
Calls to action went unanswered, as we kept quiet
Each time we failed to raise our voices, we lost a little more
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Cassie and Johnny
I’m the kind of dame you notice. I’m no femme fatale, but you can’t ignore me, at least not until I warn you about what’s coming, then everybody ignores me. Hell, they usually blame me afterwards and give Johnny all the credit for saving the day, but my Johnny couldn’t save a seat at the movies without my help. Sure, he’s brawny, but brainy? Not so much. Like that time I asked him to spot me five bucks, and he said he didn’t see it anywhere on me, and believe you me, he looked but good.
By Harper Lewis6 days ago in Critique
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Raw and powerful truth!!!❤️❤️💕
That last line... felt like speaking from experience and it hurt a little. Nicely done Will!!
🙌🏽 Yes! This is fantastic, Will! So much truth. The danger of silence. Love your take on this challenge, and that last line…💥
That last line is a warning and a half 😬
Much truth in your words. It is a sorry state affairs. Sadly we are here because we've allowed it. We've allowed billion dollar corporations become regarded as individuals. We've allowed inexperienced faux billionaires ruin our country with their faux religious beliefs so they can control only for the sake of control. We've allowed an unbalanced and corrupt Supreme Court proceed without a check and Balance, they get away with giving immunity to crimes that do not deserve immunity. It's time to break them up and let the voice of the grassroots rule.
This was so powerful and (unfortunately) relevant. I loved your final line. Good luck in the challenge - I really hope this one places.
Omggg, so much truth to this and extremely powerful! Loved your Acrostic!
Powerful and close to home!
Ooh, might this be my favourite so far?
Very good. Silence as collaborator. We should use our voices like the noisy ones do!
So true. I am glad you wrote this. We can be puppet of propaganda social media by remaining silent while they keep spreading lies. I hope this win !!!!🏆🎤
Hell yeah! So true and so relevant.
Powerful, blistering, seering, a gutpunch. Well done, Will!
Goodness this was chilling and so sadly feels true. Excellent work, my friend :)
So powerful.