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The Truth is a Broken Drum

January 4, 2024
By Ethan_G BRONZE, Manchester, Missouri
Ethan_G BRONZE, Manchester, Missouri
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The truth

is a broken drum,

which is to say

people are dumb.

Speaking the truth

can be quite risky,

concerning those who

are soft, not frisky.

Our society

is solely broken,

and only few

are truly awoken.

The days march on

like a beating drum,

each step a beat,

but only heard by some. 

Every time I try

it's always,

"She wants to cry,"

"His stupid job pays,"

"They think we'll die!"

All of this

without a hint of sanity,

and when I'm in doubt

they act like it's profanity. 

When they do

finally accept the truth, 

the viewpoint is new

and rattles the golden tooth.

Once you've awoken

there's no going back,

for the truth has been spoken

and ingrained like a tack.


The author's comments:

I wrote this piece because my views of the world tend to stand out, especially for my age. I want more people to think critically rather than be like everyone else and accept their current viewpoint.


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