We are Thinking with our Glands – Poem

We are Thinking with our Glands

 

Speaking with chemicals and not electricity

Creates a morass of thought

In which to wade.

Stances selected subliminally

Create allegiance to tribal stance

And not renegade.

We select the facts

To fit the answers

We desire to hear.

And reject all opposition

Out of accentuated fear.

All we can be certain of

Is that the truth

Rarely does appear.

For allowing our glands to rule

Is not a good idea.

It open us to control

From those who pull the strings.

Who know exactly how to push the buttons.

The feed in the manicured ‘facts’

To reinforce the message

For which we are the gluttons.

We cannot discern truth with chemicals

We must apply electricity

Then wading through the fake news

Is a path of more simplicity

For division is the devil’s trade

And the friend of the politician

While cooperation is our strength

When making our decisions.

 

Opher 18.12.2017