Despotism.
Power.
Power
to control.
Tell others
what
to do.
Believe.
How
to behave.
Imposition
of will,
control,
power.
Step
out of
line.
Do not
dare.
Independent
thought.
Do not
dare.
Follow
their lead.
No choice.
Despots
human
in design.
Once
in place
difficult
to dislodge.
Worlds at
war.
Outcome
unsure.
Historic
despots.
Future
despots.
Tech
de­spots.
All
the same.
Human
In design.
Don’t be
fooled.
Snake
charmers all.
Vigilance.