This corrupt world is broken
Flooded with pain and regret
The people stand in fear, choking
As the leaders demand respect
Jaws hidden behind fake smiles
Laws written for a court of trials
They stand before us, an omen
Pockets ripped apart and swollen
Windows shatter, castles crumble
Armies of vengeance pummel
The leaders hide before the struggle
Here they stand, hear them tremble
Cowering, using the might of their people
The leaders charge bravely from the trouble
Wiping their blood-stained hands they chuckle
At fancy parties they watch the people stumble
Splintered and shattered, still they stand strong
Bruised and fractured, the anthem is their song
Decaying and collapsing, throwing away their lives
In the name of their leaders, death is their lullaby
The soldiers fight for freedom, honor and victory
As the leaders fill goblets with glory and misery
Bathing in the filth of fabrications and oppression
They stand behind their leaders, defeated and broken
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Author:
P.X. Vexxus (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Broken [August 7, 2015] - Revised [December 20, 2017] A story describing the corruption of government, and the effect it can have on it's subjects.
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Comments5
This was different than what I usually read but I like how straight forward it is.
Wow, thanks for the comments guys. That was really fast. I posted it seconds ago lol 😀
Is this one a re-post man? Not that it is not good enough to be..its very good, I just could swear I read it before somewhere..which would have to be here..lol anyway nice job
Actually yes it is. I'm reposting because I made a lot of changes, and I wanted people to be able to see those changes. Long time no talk buddy, how you been?
ya now..hangin in there...thanks for asking..How have you been?
I'm okay, just been working as per usual, and writing whenever I find inspiration, and time. lol I remember when you had a grim reaper for a picture, glad to see you embracing your own appearance!
Good write, the leaders are only in it for what they can get out of it for themselves and no thought to anybody else.
Love this poem, very very well written. Re posted or not, very good.
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