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The End Where Truth Begins

July 28, 2011
By myLovelyFather GOLD, Grand Rapids, Michigan
myLovelyFather GOLD, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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And that's the thing about the future. It's unknown, unknowable, but before you know it, you're there.


We claim that it's the 21st century,
the start of a new and brighter age.
We claim that we are ready, peacefully calm,
but why do we stand with such rage?

We say racism is over, slavery is gone,
so why do they sneer when I pass?
We say we've got everything under control,
but I see how we walk on fine glass.

Why don't you tell me,
do we stand on solid ground?
Are our dirty ways buried,
never to be found?
Then why do I see smoking?
Drinking?
Running?

Why won't you listen,
when I tell you to forget it?
Why do you yell hurtful things,
or on their faces, why do you spit?
Why do I see fighting?
Hurting?
Crying?

Our would is twisted,
demented if you will,
but only for now.

For now.

One day, I'll step out.
One day, he will shout.
One day, truth will come.
And there will be nothing to hide from.
We claim that it's the 21st century,
the start of a new and brighter age.
And brighter it could be, if we face our challenge:
only to turn a new page.


The author's comments:
I feel like we're constantly saying, "Everything is okay," when it isn't. People tell me, "It's not going to happen again," but then it does, the next second. This world is full of lies and hate, but it's also abundant in truth. Love. And instead of feeding off the bad things in this world, we should listen to the good. Keep cautious of evil, but focus on the right. Be just, but listen to the haters. It may have happened, slavery may have taken place, but still, here we are today. We can't go back, so we have to go forward.

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on Sep. 21 2011 at 11:01 am
myLovelyFather GOLD, Grand Rapids, Michigan
17 articles 0 photos 55 comments

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And that's the thing about the future. It's unknown, unknowable, but before you know it, you're there.

Thanks, and yeah! I'll totally check your stuff out!

on Sep. 21 2011 at 7:57 am
Sinister-Von GOLD, Shawnee, Oklahoma
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never stop doing what you love, The past makes you who you are today. Live for today and not for tomorrow

I like this it was just awesome to read :) Hope you check some of my stuff out:)