Walrus of discontent

The Seal of Approval

I went looking

                For the seal of approval.

All I discovered

                Was the walrus of discontent.

Shuffling dreams

                Destined for removal.

Knowing

                What I really meant.

Pencil – what’s the point?

                There is no explanation.

Even nothing

                Does not exist!

Superstition and lies,

                A great prevarication.

Yet the dream

                Must still persist.

Opher Goodwin – 5.10.2024

My friend Pete and I had a laugh about the seal of approval and walrus of discontent.

In this post-truth age we find ourselves completely adrift without any reference points. All the religions are phony, man-made constructs, designed to foster tribalism and create hierarchical power structures. All the news is controlled and manipulated by unscrupulous power-mad individuals. The internet is a Wild West of stupidity promoting every daft conspiracy, targeted by the powerful to hold the majority in thrall.

I write. I try to explain my truth clearly and fail. I look for kinship and understanding and fall short.

Ultimately there is no point, no truth, no understanding and I do not receive any seal of approval.

This then, is my walrus of discontent.