Power

Power
by Saless

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Power is insanity,
An illusory reality.

In which one being can command obedience,
And all others must respond with expedience.

But this power exists only in the minds
Of the foolish and the blind.

For no one’s fate but thine
Can your own two hands confine.

So if we refuse to obey
There is nothing they can do or say.

And the “power” that they held so dear
Will turn to naught but bitterness and fear.

For too late, will they realize,
That they are just fools in our eyes.

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This was the first assignment in a creative writing class I took several years ago. I don't remember exactly what the assignment was, but I think it was to write about a specific word or idea. Anyway, this is what I came up with. It's kind of a dig at politicians and also a reminder that our leaders only have as much power as we give them.