Well..you talk about me musing. Damian this makes you think and think hard. Favorite line
“Freedom’s a fading illusion masked as a tomb”

You have nailed a hard and important topic with this one, Damian. The majority suffers at the hands and decisions of the few, and in my cynicism, I feel it will always be that way. We must not allow them to distract us overly much (conveniences, sports, politics, religion) or the sooner our end will be upon us. In my mind the song: In The Year 2525, is ever more relevant. Exemplary piece, my friend!

Keep writing the good stuff
Clay

this is very powerful it’s true what you say I love this because you brought it to light what everyone knows but don’t talk about ❤️

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Peter. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Indeed. After all there is no honor amongst thieves. Appreciate you.

Damian

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Angel. So glad you connected with the write my friend. The elite have been fueled by greed and power throughout history. The thing about technology is it cuts both ways. What was once done secretly behind closed doors or in some backroom deal gets leaked because there is no honor amongst thieves, never was. Digital eyes are watching everywhere these days and secrets get exposed by those same eyes meant to keep an eye on John Q. Public. But that’s just my two cents. lol. Appreciate you.

Damian

These things are so much on my mind these days. My daughter tells me we can’t move or breathe without them knowing but we can’t stop. If we give up, they win and that’s what they’re counting on. So we keep picking at the cracks in their armor and building our community. They’ll destroy themselves eventually. I’d like to see them go down sooner than later. Another fantastically pointed piece, my friend

We’re living in a digitized world where we’re being watched at all times for the benefit of others. I can relate. Nice one, Damian. 🙂

A frightening rendition of the truth.
Regards
James

I fear an increasing number of us are having our eyes opened for us big time .. its a crazy world out here isn’t it just .. Great ink Damian .. Neville

We are controled whether we are aware of it or not, the technology, economy, fear, etc etc… What’s that AI but soon to replace human! unfortunately a Crazy crazy world! But what I believe that after the complete mess comes harmony, after violence comes peace, after injustice comes the justice. You always carry the world on your shoulders Damian my friend, do take care of You and remember that You are not alone🤍

Powerful and poignant. Spot on, my friend.

Damian we are living in an Orwellian society and your poem packs a mighty punch. You write the reality all around us with eyes that see into the machine. Your poem is precise in its illustration of the dystopian universe we are not approaching but are already living in. Appreciate you.

John

Most excellent, Fia.

Passionately penned, Fia. Another excellent write with a spicy vibe my friend. Amazing read as always. Appreciate you, cuz.

Damian

Chère F.,
Is it my imagination or are you writing better and better every time?

My favorite piece:
I will not say

What you need to hear

I will only come closer

Look into my eyes

See what takes hold

A proof of your calm self worth I think.

Simply wonderful!
Warm regards, Gus

“Fall into me

Or lose

Your moment”
Thats a no brainer, Fia. A wonderful write. “)

Sultry, subtle, and provocative within the same moment. There is a gently palpable and urgent touch present in each line that is welcome and enveloping. Absolutely fantastic write, Fia!

Clay

Some people should not be allowed to be parents. I can feel the pain in this.

“spent a few years
at the bottom
of a bottle
turns out
you can drown lota things
but demons fuckin float.”

Penned with brutal honesty, 253. I concur with Fia. The stanza above has a lot of fucking bite, I can definitely relate to living in a bottle most of my life. Thanks for sharing your story. Appreciate you.

Damian

This raw spill poem punches like a professional boxer. Each word is a bloodied and brawny fist, smashing its mark, square in the face. I absolutely concur with both, Fia, and Damian. Also, I do hope you see and realize the one and perhaps most important fact here: Your children do not fear you or cringe when you’re are near. You have effectively recreated the cycle of abuse. Thank you for sharing such a painful write.

Clay

that reboot would be ideal. To just be able to start over better than how it is now

hello beautiful Willow this has been on my mind of late I think we do come back with another chance at building on the wisdom we gained this round… very great write ❤️

Brilliantly penned, Willow. This is a powerful write with lots of layers my friend. I’ve always thought that if one could come back they most likely wouldn’t remember their past life, so you might be getting a second chance but without any foresight of former lived experiences. Just a theory of mine. lol. I’m probably overthinking this aren’t I? Amazing read as always. Appreciate you.

Damian

Thank you, Bat

Willful cruelty without reason seems to be a human trait. I’ll never understand why people prey on each other. Then again, as long as I don’t understand, it isn’t likely to be a temptation to fall into that behavior. Thank you, Peter

Thank you, Thomas