POETRY - POLITICS


Only Obeying Orders

In a regime of absolute obedience, without question or hesitation,
Strict discipline the mechanism and means, to mould an efficient and effective group.
Where the individual matters little, often perceived as a menace and threat,
It is difficult to even differ in opinion, let alone question the orders and actions of a superior officer.
Where your life is not your own, legally or practically and anything is possible,
But to refuse an order is unpardonable, whatever the circumstances, I suspect is the prevalent military attitude.
So what is it, to accuse a superior of crimes against humanity, in a time and theatre of war,
Suicide perhaps, the act of a fool, madman or a hero.
The archetypal cap’s ideal fitting, differing in locations and period,
An effective way to achieve what you want, whatever and despite the personnel and circumstances.
But morality, as in all things, is both an individual and collective responsibility,
As above, so below, the microcosm and the macrocosm.
The archetypal Son of God, a man walking on Earth, with Christ consciousness.
As a society we must aspire to God and Unity, an individual responsibility
To rise above, our individualistically selfish motives and instincts
And love our fellows selflessly, not evading our personal responsibilities.
To challenge injustice and persecution, by setting an example
Of Love and Light, in living the Path to Enlightenment,
In service by teaching and healing, enlightening our brethren.