rings of delusion
conceal hollow cores
-leave scared space
for doctrines, opinion,
-to seep into structures
invisible alteration
rendering existence
fettered and futile
-on borrowed oxygen
the sun does not set
on empires
-which control
day and night
nomenclatures
-the clock shows twelve
instead of 24 hours
-hands of power
on the throat of time
-calendars of achievement
discarded
every year
-hunger for power is global
there’s no satiety
-food and prosperity
is no substitute
for control on
humanity
in entirety
societies need
seamless integration
only for a smooth run
not for denial of independent thought
keeping minds in subjugation
-undeniable evil
not welfare nations
can you vote?
can you stand straight?
can you fight
or take a flight
out of lands
with no freedom?
Reena Saxena 
“hands of power
on the throat of time” – love those lines, and the questions at the end.
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Thank you so much, Sunra!
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The power in the world seems senseless to me. When all is about competing and winning at other’s expense we have gone very wrong as humans.
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We have narrowed down our territories, and killed potential
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Amazing writing here.
“the clock shows twelve
instead of 24 hours
-hands of power
on the throat of time”
I’m struck by these lines – juxtaposed with the lies politicians and their followers espouse.
Also – the final words “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” I find this a strong statement of affirmation but sadly, not true for all people. I think, for example, of Ukranians or those unfortunate people buried in rubble in the recent Syrian and Turkish earthquake. Sometimes, we can not pilot time….only react to what happens to us in the click of the clock.
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There is a philosophy which says reincarnation gives you multiple chances. Death is fine, but a painful death is different.
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My goodness .. this is outstanding work done, Reena!! 💖💖
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Thanks a ton, Sanaa!
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Wonderful. Love this line, “the clock shows twelve
instead of 24 hours”
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Thank you, Aishwarya!
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Powerful words on the subject, Reena!
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Thank you, Susi!
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You’re very welcome, Reena!
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I think you’ve nailed the world’s power structure to a tee. While people pay the exorbitant cost of energy, Esso’s profit doubled from $20 billion to $40 billion last year.
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Profits are linked to political influence and balance sheet management, not value delivered.
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Excellent take on your own prompt.
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Thank you, Sadje!
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You’re welcome
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Wonderful writing! I too love the line ‘hands of power on the throat of time’❤️
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Thank you, Sangeetha!
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Intricately woven thoughts that tie together perfectly at the end.
Hands of power on the throat of time… Love this expression 🤍
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Thank you, Destiny!
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