Reading Is A Crime.

Goldfinch60



There was a crowd of people

Standing at the bus stop

All of them looking at their cellphones

There was another man

Just sitting on a bench

He was reading a book

Suddenly a policeman arrived

He drew his gun

Pointed it at the man and shouted

“Put that down,

Whatever it is your holding

And walk slowly towards me

With your hands in the air!”

 

Is this what life will be

Will be in time

When reading books

Reading books is a crime!

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 14th, 2024 01:14
  • Comment from author about the poem: Is this what life may become in time?
  • Category: Reflection
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  • orchidee

    Doh! Good write Gold.

  • Doggerel Dave

    You gonna become our new George Orwell and Aldous Huxley combined, Andy? (Sounds more George to me!)😊

    • Goldfinch60

      Did they get much money out of it Dave? LOL.

      Andy

      • Doggerel Dave

        Dunno - missed out on the manager's position. Why - are you getting short? LOL

        • Goldfinch60

          No all is fine but I just want to get enough money to buy my Aston Martin DB11 it only costs £147,000. LOL

          Andy

          • Doggerel Dave

            Dunno why you hesitate......

          • sorenbarrett

            Things that sound rediculous today become fact tomorrow. A scarry thought Andy

            • Goldfinch60

              So very true soren, thank you.

              Andy

            • Teddy.15

              In fact we are more and more imprisoned by our phones and not all of us realise. In another 10 years I wouldn't want to imagine. 🌹

              • Goldfinch60

                WE certainly are Teddy, I hope that I am not one of them though, I speak to real people face to face.

                Thank you for your comment.

                Andy

              • MendedFences27

                When all the books are gone, we can all die of boredom. Or maybe, they'll just have to resort to burning people.
                It's been done before. It can happen again. Too scary to face.
                A prophetic look into the future. Man is his worst enemy.
                Wonderful poem. - Phil A.

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you Phil, that may well happen but I do not want to see it in my lifetime.

                  Andy

                • Cassie58

                  Sadly nothing surprises me anymore. We live in a topsy turvy world. The thought police are out and about. I think I’ll end up in prison:) We are on a different pathway and I don’t like it. Well penned Andy. Happy Saturday.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Cassie, yes it's true nothing surprises us any more.

                    If you do end up in prison I will come and bring a book for you. LOL

                    Andy

                  • Tony36

                    Awesome write Andy

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you Tony.

                      Andy

                      • Tony36

                        You're welcome Andy

                      • Dan Williams

                        This is so much scarier because it becomes likelier all the time. 1984 arriving a little late. Makes me very sad for my Daughter.

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Thank you Dan, your words are so true. What is the life of our offspring going to be like?

                          Andy

                        • DeadRose

                          “A book is a loaded gun."
                          - Fahrenheit 451

                          • Goldfinch60

                            Thank you DR.

                            Andy

                          • Thad Wilk

                            Hmmmmm,
                            powerful penning,
                            thought provoking too! 🤔
                            Never know in the
                            future, this could
                            become true?¿ 😳
                            Thanks for sharing!!
                            Best regards ✌️ Thad

                            • Goldfinch60

                              We never know what is going to happen in the future Thad. Thanks for your words.

                              Andy



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