The Two Hundred Eightieth, October 7, 2011

today I had a glimpse
into a possible near future
at where the world is going
at I was not impressed

petty power plays and games
to give a demonstration
to prove who dominates
or who is the biggest ass

I saw the world on edge
anger barely contained
words used like swords
held in amateur hands

no warrior battle tested
can wield a weapon so
as the greatest danger
lies in the fool's hands

I witnessed a microcosm
saw potential patterns unfold
tension oozing vile poison
destruction for personal gain

it matters not what you feel
even less what you think
only that I can control you
shut up and do as I say

looking out from this box
I see the world around me
correlations fall into place
individuals become metaphors

stand up tall for your beliefs
defend your way of life
guard your culture dearly
square off with the oppressor

never show any weakness
they must come to understand
you are trying to help them
you know whats best after all

butting heads like two rams
knocking the senses out too
silly infantile over reaction
some one peed in the pool

when will we understand
none of this matters at all
so you die with the most toys
you can't take them with you

bullies come in assortments
all sizes shapes and colors
person and business and nation
push to have things their way

how do we teach our children
bullying is such a bad thing
as we boast of hostile takeovers
and crushing the competition

sending troops into countries
because they have what you want
shove your beliefs down throats
give them your way of life

I resented the childish behavior
considered the situation a loss
no value in this exchange
both sides the biggest loser

now I have comprehension
the lesson was there all along
just waiting for eyes to open
to see things outside that box