Words Poem by Doug Straight

In the beginning was the word, Great
All of a sudden I learned of hate
Disgust, anxiety, worry and fear
Emotions now because of what I hear
Once there was just what was
And I felt how I felt just because
Then there was a jolt, I’ll call it just a pang
But words erupted in my mind like a bang
Then I could describe and judge and feel
How do I know all of this is real
Because they tell me so, it is how it goes
No more innocently touching my toes
For now I have words to create my own space
I can now fit everything in its place
I know who is good and I know who is bad
I know it is you that makes me feel so sad
My life is not so easy as it used to be
I am not innocent I am not free
Where did it go, the love I used to feel
I am so confused, please tell me what is real
Oh, thank god they sent me to a school
I will no longer be a silly fool
They will teach me what is true
Now I will no why I feel so blue
I am saved, knowledge will set me straight
Oh, more meaningless words, great