The stories we’re told
Uphold the values society views
As cues to behaviors acceptable, suitable,
Beautiful for its functioning,
But sanctioning all we’re sold
And scolding the one who attempts to infuse
A new scenario into the fold
Is bold with hubris, deceiving,
Believing we’ve nothing to still figure out,
No doubt in the pre-rendered mold.
So shoulder the burden, create, and show
Unknown-before roads, which force us to grow.
This poem is about the danger of becoming complacent and overly comfortable with how society functions. There are certainly many elements that are good, but I think it's always important to keep in mind that we remain far from perfect, and that voices calling for change may often have something of value to say. We shouldn't dismiss these voices outright, just because they convey ideas that might be drastically different from the dominant narrative. We should think about them critically, question why things are the way they are, and consider what better ways might be possible.
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