trust, deception, lies, conquest
betrayal, manipulation and control
the complexities of the human mind
from whom the bell will toll
in webs of sticky, well tied yarn
and actions vague, unclear
the trap is set by all of those
who hide in shadows near
in subtle tones the plot is weaved
with steps difficult to see
a symphony beyond detection
as for the bell, it tolls for thee
mind the numbness, numb the mind
mine the numbness, numbness is mine
vacated vision, vision vacate
run with the masses, but never be late
look without seeing, look to be seen
mean without meaning, repeating the meme
intelligent speech – as it says in the book
the machine’s in control, swallow the hook
“just as the book says,” say those who speak
recite in clear unison for the sake of the weak
we all rise together, our task is complete
the web is connected, the word’s on the street
Yes,
I’m white South African,
but it’s not my fault
I’m also African
the faithful skeptic 