Attaching Wings To Lies

They took a billion dollars,

Twisting Life’s energy,

Attaching wings to lies,

Releasing words & images;

Cruise missiles,

Carefully crafted,

Dividing communities,

Corrupting freedom’s breath…

Hiding behind smiles,

Painting bright signs,

Blinding us;

Eye scales,

Of red, white & blue;

Sowing discontent…

Eyes dry,

Ears bleeding,

Stomachs churning,

Unable to listen any more,

Turning off televisions,

Dialing radios to music,

Seeking a drop of Truth;

Hope for a tomorrow,

Where Art rises,

Releasing Love & Grace,

Helping hearts heal,

As we clasp hands,

Walking together,

Laughing & building,

Dreams into better lives.

Demanding,

Creating,

Politics of Ascension,

Not personal destruction,

Only Truth rises,

Flying on Love’s wings.

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Comment:

Later today this version came to mind…

Version #2

Craven minds,

Earthbound & broken,

Desperately seeking power…

They attached wings to lies,

And wondered why?

Why, they would not fly…

Distorted monsters,

Flapping on the ground,

Raising dust,

Frothing like rabid bats,

Crying for attention,

Craving agreement;

A target for laughter,

Nothing deserving respect,

Nor even notice.

Only Truth flies.