The Overlords Part II
The Overlords – Part II
To the Overlords of this world—
The families and CEO’s hoarding all the bullion,
and the means of production.
With their grip tight
around Mother Earth’s neck,
giving it an unfair shake—
while skillfully squeezing the balls of the bull,
getting drunk on the capital—
marginal gain of its cumbersome milk.
Manipulating markets.
Widening the gap.
Seeking to patent even the air we breathe.
Colluding to push down our throats
the potions they call medicine—
to heal us from the poison they fed us.
So we clock in on time,
and remain in need of overtime,
while they enjoy their favorite pastime—
Inflicting pain for their gain.
Believing themselves saints
for allowing us to play a part in their game.
Cramping us in cabins.
Bringing down planes.
Taxing fees
for their beloved interests—
While we bleed
through our hands and feet
to support their greed.
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To the overlords of this world—
hollow men and women—
Stripping us of our human rights.
Removing our women’s choice and birth rights.
Kneeling on our necks,
knowingly breaking our backs—
while spending our pension checks.
____________________________________
To the overlords of this world—
hollow men and women,
Who believe themselves safe,
resting in the ivory tower of their power—
___________________________________
Make no mistake.
We are coming for you.
Protect your food.
Watch your backs.
Sleep with your eyes open.
Do not take a sip of water—
without fear.
Know.
That now—
We are the hunters.
You—the prey.
We are—the ninety-nine—percent,
rising up to strike down—
the one.
About this poem
Systemic oppression. Disclaimer: This is only creative license and art.
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Written on February 28, 2025
Submitted by @Lbfisher on February 28, 2025
Modified by @Lbfisher on March 02, 2025
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| Words | 291 |
| Stanzas | 2 |
| Stanza Lengths | 1, 56 |
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