The Further Descent into Stupidity
As darkness falls
the new decree emerges
the loaf of bread, the armed robbery
the misspoken word, the waiting rape
all crimes and misdemeanors are the same
and people lie
to everyone prepared to not listen
the truth and lie go unexamined
as conservatism finds new life
from its most unlikely ally
as regression masquerades as progress
and develops crude culture
as the cowering lone voice
concedes in explanation
with "please let me explain"
as the subjective word is appropriated
to codify the thinking of the masses
as punishment must not fit the crime
as inquiry, debate, discussion, jest
await their clearance
as books and films are burned
memories erased
and the unperson banished once again
as the narrowness of history is embraced
in their sureness it will benefit the future
as the future straight ahead is a reflection
of an era derided yet pursued
as bigotry becomes the new convention
the dimwittidness of people is astonishing.