MK ULTRA

The mind
such an intricate possession
And for those who's are whole
I hold this discretion.
Fear those in the suits
gloves and long white coats
They descend the cell
poison in hand for their notes.
I don't know what they are doing
why are these dragons following me
Months or years, I don't recognize
yet I know, l'll never be free.
Body and mind go dull
once the syringe pierces my skin
I hold on for what's to come
because I have already seen the devils grin.
Am I alive or am I dead
that I can never really tell
But if I no longer breathe
then this must be my hell.

Reviews

[Alessander]

Saw the title and had to click

MK Ultra of course being the CIA mind control experiments they tested on unsuspecting citizens and recruits alike - lots of LSD and other drugs involved trying to see if they could indeed totally hypnotize, brainwash or reprogram a person.

I like how the poem delves into the vertigo and loss of sanity.

Esp the dragons part.

[Lauren Nicks]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[mercy party]

its cool that you hit this topic with poetry. i like how it was more emotionally driven rather than politically. it made me feel like a patsy. Nice.

[Lauren Nicks]

Thank you very much. I actually have a lot of anti-government and conspiracy driven poetry I am yet to post on here. The fact that you liked this... I may just go ahead and do it :)

[mercy party]

that would be very much needed and appreciated.

[Lauren Nicks]

well check out lay in your graves as well as silence. I think you might enjoy them

[Lovecraft]

I remember the MK ULTRA project, quite insidious. The arrival of Men in Black is a great touch. Conspiratorial and Paranoia summed up in a great way.

A beautifully sinister poem with good structure and word usage.

Very good job, Lauren! :D

[Lauren Nicks]

Thank you so much! It has always been one of my favorites! :)

[Lovecraft]

Yeah, reminds of the first Deus Ex game too. One of my favorite FPS games full of intricate conspiracies such as the Illuminati, Majestic 12 and various other groups and themes. You should play it, I think you'd like it, though the game is for PC and is over 12 years old... ;)

[lua]

a powerful depiction of the strength of one's mind

[Lauren Nicks]

thank you very much!