Take a child

Take a child from its mother early enough
And you can impress on it the world you wish for it to see

You can tell it how the world is supposed to be
You can tell it anything and it will believe

Eagles raised with chickens will peck for dusty seeds
And a full-grown elephant will never test its leash

Shaking our heads we pity those poor beasts
But never consider that we too have been deceived

We pay for water

Take a child from its father early enough
And you can teach it fear and hopelessness

You can teach it your religion and which god to impress
And it will gladly sell its birthright for your respect

Shaking our heads we pity those wretches
But never consider that we too have been misled

We prefer food laced with poison

Take a child from itself early enough
And you can tell it what it is and how it will continue

You can frame its entire life inside your will to do good
And it will be grateful for anything you offer as food

Shaking our heads we pity those that are duped
But never consider that we too have been fooled

We walk around with airs

©05.10.2017 ebn