Reeking in my corner
upon the flaccid filth
I watch the fools walk on by
I wait and watch them wander
here I sit and ponder.
Petrified and terrified
at just what we've become
Can't you see we're dying?
Can you see anything at all?
The people in power
and the ones that lie
have robbed you blind.
It's no wonder why -
you can't see me
or the flies in your eyes.
Deceit and deception
plaguing the masses
with tranquilizing words
that roll of forked-tongues.
The politicians don't mean a thing
when they chant "Yes you can!"
'cause all you can do
is choose which poison to have.
Awareness
and diligence
are something rare
a practice now lost
beneath big brother's glare.
Wake up!
and look around,
can you see me now?
Can you see the destitute
the prostitute
or the meager?
Do you see the evidence?
then rise and fight back,
and avenge your rights
fight back!
and regain your sight.