The Dark Tower

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Society

The tower of human wreckage leans and starts to fall

'They did it to themselves,' the Devil gleefully laughs

Once enlightened, once thoughtful, now left in the dark,

Flailing, wailing, thrashing, lashing, and suddenly lost

To a wolf savior in sheep's clothing they're helpless prey

The dark tower crashes down, trapping supporters and not

In the rubble of democracy; frightened faces at the window

Flash by as they fall, clawing for a grip to stop themselves

From falling, but there's nothing left of democracy to grab

The Devil didn't even have to break a sweat to rule our world,

Chose a stooge, appealed to his grandiose, and let

Him set it all in motion--perfect storm of willing followers

lost

Submitted: December 26, 2020

Editorial and Opinion society politics

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Excellent writing, Mike.

Sat, December 26th, 2020 8:01pm

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Thank you, Hull

Sat, December 26th, 2020 3:06pm

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