This Poem was Submitted By: Dellena Rovito On Date: 2007-11-10 21:58:54 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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The Misguided

Life is the unending journey Interwoven into the fabric of ever Days spill forth, an on stage play Script written, read, followed  By all that came before And those that come along  Never questioning nor Daring proof be bared Blindly trusting: elders, government,  Priest, teachers, and parents Doing exactly as was taught And passing it on to ours Endless misguided trust  Thrust upon us by those  That authored it all Minds snap shut in fear Truth lies forever hidden, yet  Consequence still persist Used, abused, and led Like cattle to the slaughter Freedom was just a word  That nobody understood!

Copyright © November 2007 Dellena Rovito

This Poem was Critiqued By: Thomas H. Smihula On Date: 2007-12-04 09:40:25
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
This makes the reader think on the subject and I believe that was the intent. Your structure is well prepared and flows making it easy for the reader to understand the thought presented. You present a viewpoint and mix in the politics that make decisions. Well done. Thanks for sharing, Thomas

This Poem was Critiqued By: Rene L Bennett On Date: 2007-11-16 01:47:03
Critiquer Rating During Critique: Unknown
Dellena, You are quite a great writer. I love your thought process here. So easy to follow and understand. Your words are so true as we all just followed those we trusted, adapting their ways without question. Great thought provoking piece. Rene'
This Poem was Critiqued By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2007-11-12 02:13:12
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
God help you if you opened your mouth in opposition to what is going on for indeed the men in black would be right there to take you away never to be seen again............well stated poet, well presented, if the world held hands and took a stand perhaps we might be able to make a difference in it all. The fear for many keeps their eyes and mouth closed to what is possible and indeed they are led, like cattle to slaughter. The thought of being at the mercy of anyone for your own survival is enough to put the fear of God into someone........yet when they say here, take your medicine you do, give to the poor and go without for today, sign over your home before its too late, one thing after another......sure, I remember when mom and dad used to tell us one thing and you better be doing it or else.........some of that has remained with us during our walk through life.....yet, I still enjoy the thought of going against the grain, doing what I know is right rather then doing what I am told is right.......life is indeed an unending journey with many roads to take......it is up to us to know which road is the right road.......I would not enjoy being led to slaughter nor watch anyone I knew and loved be led either. Thanks for posting, for sharing what you know to be true. God Bless, Claire
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