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Uncivilized

a cog against the machine

By Nicholle MichellePublished 4 years ago 1 min read
Uncivilized
Photo by Evie S. on Unsplash

Fracture the factions in your mind

Leave society’s teachings behind

Seek the truth and see what you find

Know an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind

Let go of your anger, dismiss your fear

The future has no place for it here

Routine is comfortable, I know, my dear

But the time for change is drawing near

Be true to yourself, to others be kind

There is one common thread where we bind

Stragglers will grow weary and become resigned

They will follow suit, or be left behind

The greatest power that you wield

Is the ability to create a love based shield

To which the unnatural world will yield

While humanity starts the journey to heal

You have a place within this plan

But the role you choose must expand

Beyond your comfort you will stand

Yet I will be there, hand in hand

For too long our eye has been on the wrong prize

Our greed has corrupted and jeopardized

I reject this system that has been compromised

I choose to become uncivilized

Nicholle Michelle 2018

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