Pipe Dream

A stroke of genius
illuminated the skies
as, in synchronization,
we collectively
came together to rejoice
(and) set ourselves apart.
As if by divine
intervention, we
were inexplicably struck
with the notion that
we were not as cold
and simple-functioned
as the steel cogs in
the machine,
steadfastly driving
away from that which
makes us individuals.
A system put into place
by those that chose tangible
commodities (and) production

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poem by Brandon Tyler Mahrt
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