dva/deux/two

We drink
the elixir of life
changes daily due to circumstances
uncontrollable by human ideas & plans
to escape fail without dignity
fades once the elixir has invaded
the minds of others
judge our decisions relentlessly
criticizing our search for domination
occurs when someone gives up
hope breeds insanity
sweeps away doubts
don't exist once the elixir is downed
in a field of flowers
fill the gardens of the submissive
citizens have given up
the elixir of life
dominates the mind of reason
falls short when dignity & choice
lose to simplicity & ease
your mind
will subside once the elixir
seeps through your soul

I feel I'm starting to realize life
is a spectacle for the pleasure of others
doubt I can overcome whatever plagues my mind
is never expanse enough
people have done what I chose
to be the most dominate force since democracy
defines my existance in this world
destroys dreams of creativity
reigns supreme in my future & present
situations prevent me from dreaming
or while sleeping I'll waste away
I'll drift out to sea
anything I can manage to see
with my eyes and my mind
will be more open
your eyes to realize
reality is more than you can view
through the blinders society gave to you
are not just a puppet
performing on a one-dimensional stage
in evolutionary history.