Subservience

As a social animal we must have a leader

We only acknowledge as heads those we fear or love

It seems that our soul is a bleeder

No way to stop hemorrhaging, a need for approval from above

A commander can be a teacher or a parent

Authority can be a dictator or a god

Superiors can make sense or be logically errant

Idols can be dressed in a holy shroud or hobnail boots shod

We do whatever we are told to do

We follow our shepherd's voice like sheep

Those that stand up for what's right are few

Our morals have been a long time asleep

On tempestuous seas we sail

Without a lighthouse we are lost

We will drown if we fail

Like moths, we follow any light, no matter the cost

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I don't want to be a moth...I don't believe the light is true...
those who rule us cannot rule themselves...
The authorities think they are gods...sadly they are not...
and they are not the lighthouse to follow.
j.

[Soren]

Thanks Jacob for the read and comment. I too believe that they are not the light to follow but unfortunately many do.