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peter griffin
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0 posted 2008-03-11 03:57 PM



Development of individuality hindered by a collective consciouness bent on reducing average intelligence,
A singular persona, displayed by all, grown out of a desire for acceptance, the crowd pleasing mask,
Primitive drives to acquire more at all costs shoving uniqueness deep into shadows for fear of rejection,
Transcending the surface layers, buried amongst darkness is the open door to reality,
Mass discovery of the inner-most core suppressed by any means necessary at the request of communally functioning egos,
Awaken the ability to "be", in direct, violent conflict with the desire to "do",
Now run,
Because, you see, the enemy of the state, for this is feared most,
The enemy of the state is the true you.


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amusemi
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A State of Disarray
1 posted 2008-03-11 04:37 PM


Enjoyed...and welcome.  I feel that conformity on our society has become such an incredible demand to our survival and success, in many cases.  It is a shame that we cannot demonstrate our diversity in all aspects of our lives.  Thank goodness we have sites like this one.  I'm lucky, though...I get to wear my pajamas to work!  Interesting write.
Artic Wind
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2 posted 2008-03-11 05:23 PM


WELCOME TO PIP again lol..

ARCTIC WIND

matronmedusa
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3 posted 2008-03-12 09:34 AM


Bravo, bravo!!

I've left my mask of social acceptance back in highschool...  It sure was stifling; and I'm glad to finally breathe...  It's amazing how much that mask can blur your perception; Now it's like peeling a layer from your eyes...and everything, everywhere becomes clear in its intent.

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
4 posted 2008-03-12 09:57 AM


Hello, Peter! Having just read your poem "Words" and now this one, I have surmised that you are the Thinking Poet's poet!

I enjoyed your ponderings and philosophizing! ~ as well as the poetic aspects of your pennings!


EA

LadyTom
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since 2008-02-29
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5 posted 2008-03-12 11:37 AM


very good. enjoyed.
peter griffin
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since 2008-03-06
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6 posted 2008-03-12 03:26 PM


Thank you all very much.  I really don't consider myself a poet since I've only written five or six and all in the last week or so.  But thank you.
JamesMichael
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7 posted 2008-03-12 03:46 PM


Enjoyed the thoughts here...James
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