there was a boy
who grew to be
a big tall man
just like his father
father taught him
all he knew
about intollerance
bigotry and cruelty
from behind
a civilised mask of
duplicity
the man married
and begat a son
with whom
he shared
his inheritance
passing down
his bigotry and cruelty
but this son
grew up watching
television
and by the time
he became
yet another
big tall man
he was determined
never ever
to pass on the
emotional garbage
imprinted in
the welts
on his back
we may easily
mock and decry
television programs
overlooking the
immense good
they have done for
our western
social conscience
injustices viewed
upon a small screen
within the intimacy
of our homes
re-educate us
to re-evaluate
our prejudices
many aspects
of our society
are improved
and more informed
thanks to
that much cursed
television
my father
and grandfather
did not have
the benefit of
television in
their formative years.
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Author:
dusk arising (
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Comments3
a lovely tale told real well and containing not one, but a whole load of truths.... N
Very telling write d a, it may be that I was fortunate in my childhood as my parents always treated us well. To this day I can still things with respect and think, yes my Dad would have done it this way.
As Neville has said though, there are many truths in your words.
Much sense in this very clear assessment of what television has brought to the bigoted masses for everyone's benefit - - - thanks for posting the truth of information to give choices to many .........
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