For the Sake of Community
by Michael Doyle

Decisions are made for the sake of community
As we join hands to rebuild a sickened society
Words and intonation create a transcendent headspace
Where the weak fill their need for a sense of place

Trust in the plan as the tepid cult leaders say
Along with other thought terminating cliches
These, those, and other words are semantic stop signs 
They form the cue to accept the identity within the party line

Loaded language dispels and discourages analysis
As the cult finds ways to build on mental paralysis
Heightened emotions are coercive through language's power
Clearer eyes are needed or we'll become devoured

From Manson to NXIVM, all cults find it essential
That those with low self-esteem curb their potential
Disintegrations and possibility join in revelation
Victims are sleep-deprived and love-bombed into isolation

All the hip tricks and tics lead to hope for transformation
As the sacrificial children seek after new found inspiration
All of this seems like the feel good that turned out bad
What was thought to be a blessing became a case of being had

Loaded language dispels and discourages analysis
As the cult finds ways to build on mental paralysis
Heightened emotions are coercive through language's power
Clearer eyes are needed or we'll become devoured

Misinformation constantly pours in to riddle the dramedy
That were it not so serious would be the sheerest comedy
From the dark forced into the light of broad scrutiny
All that is conspiracy must be held up for accountability

Through the lens we examine life and death's incidence
Wondering if somehow, some way, it is simply coincidence
That so many fall under the power and the Satanic sway
That creates a killing word game that has too much play

Loaded language dispels and discourages analysis
As the cult finds ways to build on mental paralysis
Heightened emotions are coercive through language's power
Clearer eyes are needed or we'll become devoured

(c) October 19, 2024   Michael Doyle
All Rights Reserved