wicked - the other side

sweets, toffees, chocolates and baileys.
they lift you up when youre down,
they bring you places when you were a child.
is that all there really is to them?

open your eyes you children of men,
open your mind to new worlds of wonder.
look at your neighbour,
look at your friend.

see that cunning glitter, spot that deceitful smile.
look whats under that outstretched hand,
that warm and loving smile.
then take a step back and ask yourself this.
why the extra mile?

sweets, toffees, chocolates and baileys.
do they sweeten you up,
or hide a world so foul.
do they give you a sense of hope, peace and warmth,
or is lust, evil and cruel lurking at bay.

we see more and more each day,
families torn, children abused and wives beaten.
we hear more and more each day,
back stabbing, betrayal and things that make us small.

how then do we survive,
how then do we live,
how then my friend,
how then?

baileys, chocolates, toffees and sweets.
its no wonder how why my world goes round.

a little too dark, and perhaps a tad emotional. what you said did get me thinking. i hope you’re fine my friend. because at least, i know where to go now. =)