Cast Your Net Poem by Kelvin Rush

Convince the people they are helpless
Then you hold the reins
Choose your path of fear and resentment
Inflict the aches and pains

Condemn the ones with all the wealth
The driven and the clever
Are they the reason for your pain
And not your lack of endeavour

Tax and debt slaves march in line
Towards the burning fire
The red flag fades into the night
Then seeps into the mire

Denigrate the poor and homeless
Never feel guilt or shame
Feed yourself until you burst
Then play the victim game

Be controlled if you wish
But don't expect the change
Hoping someone else will rise
Is not a fair exchange

Take responsibility for yourself
That's what we all must do
Be the change you want to see
And let the light shine through

Faith is the key to unlock your dreams
A simple life of learning
Resist the toil and endless stress
The jealousy and the yearning

Blessings come in so many ways
Trust and you shall receive
Pay no attention to futile days
Gossip or make believe

Cast your net into the sea
And wish for no return
Do not deal in fantasy
Reward is not your concern

Go with the flow for if you fight
You'll suffer like the rest
Walk on your own towards the light
Don't challenge or protest

Cast your net into the sea
Then turn and walk away
Don't look back or hesitate
Embrace the brand new day