brain•wash•ing [breyn-wosh-ing, -waw-shing]
–noun 1. a method for systematically changing attitudes or altering beliefs, originated in totalitarian countries, esp. through the use of torture, drugs, or psychological-stress techniques.
("Re-education begins now")
Flashes, bright lights, shining in my eyes
This torture, just to make us allies?
(“I no longer remember my name.”
“Soon, our message you can proclaim.”)
What are you waiting for me to say?
Upon me and the others you prey
(“We’ll take you into our fold if you give in,
Forgive you for your every sin”)
The whips lash against my back
I thought we were friends, now this quick attack?
(“We will break you, and make you into our slave
You will become a part of our wave.”)
I will stand here; just watch me stick it out
I’ll prove I’m the most devout
(“You are doing good, you could be even better,
Just follow our rules to the letter.”)
I can sit here, alone, for hours
I realize I no longer can recall the scent of flowers.
(“Just try and become one with the State
Sit on the floor; expecting your fate”)
I can stay awake, I will not succumb
My own soul has become numb
(“You will be rewarded over all others
Soon you will be one of our brothers”)
Starvation is easy, I can do this
We can use this way to find bliss
(“You are almost there
Now join with us in Silent Prayer”)
Finally, the acceptance I crave
I have become the perfect slave
Always content, I am living in pure sunshine
There method I will help them refine
Author notes
I don't know the proper Latin name for it, but I have an intense fear of brainwashing. I'm also scared of Nazis and tornadoes. Go figure.
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hm. this is pretty good. I like it. good work! good luck in my contest... thanks for the entry! keep it up!
Shadow -
Sorry for the long wait~ I'll promise to judge by tomorrow ~ I've been waiting on Dark to give me her two cents for the winners order. ~ She told me earlier~ but there were some additional poems submitted since then. I sent her a message... a few days ago~
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Mali -
Wow never actually thought of brainwashing but I guess it would be scary to experience
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Yes, I think a lot of people are afraid of that. We are told this and that growing up. Actually I preached and pranted those who would get tattoos ~ fear of getting the sign of the beast. I am moving past the brainwashing thats been fed to me all my life, and having a tattoo personally designed for me.
I see people who do tattoos aren't satanist. They are just people who enjoy an artistic craft. Foolish me.
I can relate to this kind of fear~
Thanks for entering ~ remember your not alone!
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Bloody hell! This is very good, I love it very much so. Thank you so much for this powerful entry and the best of luck to ye.
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