Steadfast Beliefs Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

'We, the people of laws and rules to follow,
To uphold and maintain the wishes of realities...
Carved in stone and steel to never rust,
And over centuries kept in vaults free of dust.
As is the wish of our founders' dreams,
With a commitment infused in our minds...
No matter what creature comforts,
May come to contradict with hypocritical conflict.
Let it be known this day and all days yet to live that come,
Whatever may occur to change minds with the times...
We WILL remain true,
To these standards and values to never undo.'

Well stated.
Now...
What happens to those,
Who evolve with a wider and higher consciousness.
We can not keep them restricted to such outdated limits.

'Are we...
Or are we 'not' entitled to keep bestowed upon us,
An exclusive way of life to live as we see fit, fair and just? '

These ceremonies are great.
But very few of us are still living to appreciate them.

'Who cares.
Are there any other documents,
To declare such self-righteousness?
And wholesome self-indulgence.
No.
I think not.
There isn't.
And you know why? '

No.
Why?

'Because we also control delusions.
We only need to keep the belief,
Our interests are threatened by enemies.'

But what are those interests we keep with steadfast beliefs?
And...
Aren't we indebted to our enemies?

'Look...
I was appointed to read what our steadfast beliefs are.
I am not here to interpret them.
And besides...
This process is to keep people entertained.
And faithful to created delusions long ago implemented.
Why change the ingredients to an addicting soup? '

Huh?
What?

'Why change the ingredients to an addicting soup?
If people still find it delicious...
So be it.'

Oh.
Like...
Let them eat cake?

'No.
Somebody already cooked that one to death.'