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748 · Jun 2023
Every breath you take
Benson Jun 2023
I can't always see you.
I can’t always taste you.
I can't always hear you.
I know you are always there.
I know you are slowly killing me.
129 · Nov 2020
Muffled words
Benson Nov 2020
Living in times of muffled words
Switch off the volume - enjoy the books & birds

Fairness over birth certificate is the ideal message
Lets march on the lords and those of privilege

We need to change our way of thinking
Otherwise another 1000 years of the 1% winning
116 · Jun 2023
The new human sacrifice
Benson Jun 2023
Aztec high priests spilled the blood of peasants but never their own;
Sun god appeasement to maintain their elevated status & throne.

The sacrificial alter stone offered Huitzilopochtli human blood & hearts;
A barbaric but quick death, lung disease is slow - fact confirmed on WHO health charts.  

Templo Mayor was the epicentre of these macabre rituals;
Now its our high street, work place, schools and residential.

Climate change is today's human sacrifice;
Modern day Shaman's killing thousands daily - never thinking twice.

Our species require 20,000 daily breaths to remain alive;
We are “reliably" informed don't look up, don't worry - you will survive.

Corporate owners and their families don't inhale this toxic air;
They live far away from the magenta coloured danger zones - so why care.

The path to honest change is concealed with land mines, legal barriers & corruption;
"Happy talk” from politician’s proclaiming to protect us - thus ensuring delays & obstruction.

We are destroying our planet don't be persuaded otherwise or self deny;
Pollution is killing the most vulnerable - urgent action required or millions more will die.
113 · Jun 2023
History Rainbow Warrior
Benson Jun 2023
Courageous Stowe's sought – to disrupt a mushroom cloud  
Aboard rusty hardy, trawler –  defiant, loud & proud
  
Kaleidoscope colours – dove and olive branch
A non violent mission - to halt an eco avalanche                                            
  
An indigenous Canadian tribe – foresee’s the future
If prophecies materialise – our planet needs healing & nurture

Instilling fear & exposure - the environmental villain
Eyes of fire are watching – the Cree Indian cries “listen !”
  
A friendly Auckland harbour – witnessed ****** & destruction
Concern for Polynesian friends - amidst nuclear  eruption
  
Operation Satanique could  never distract the peaceful ambitions
Arose like the phoenix – forever determined never contrition

Artic sunrise & witness - sisters to protest & protect
No-one has the right to destroy our biodiversity  - reckless & unchecked

Keep people informed - involved & inspired
We need education – empowerment & remain hardwired
  
Corporate greed, indifference & madness is upon us
Warriors remain valiant - united for climate justice
100 · Nov 2020
I've got your back
Benson Nov 2020
At my best for some not good enough
For you at my worst the perfect show up

We are all broken in some ways
You make me feel special almost every day

We all fight battles no one is aware of
My future needs me - my past does not

You rely on me for so many decisions
Yet stubbornly independent - I feel like a relationship magician.

Don’t judge my life story by reading a chapter
Look at the past but don’t stare - no more the actor
89 · Nov 2020
Never give in
Benson Nov 2020
Accept your flaws - we all have imperfections  
No longer a prisoner of the past - just a painful life lesson

No one will steal my sleep again - a grateful blessing  
So get on enjoy life no point in stressing

Time is precious - or so we're told;
Decide how you want to spent it before you get to old

Mistakes of the past are always painful
Can't change a thing so dump the aggression;

Believe in yourself and become unstoppable
Remind people who care you still are loveable ;

Never give in
86 · Nov 2020
No last wishes
Benson Nov 2020
Avoid sailing the oceans in a bottle when dead
More enjoyable when alive & healthy instead

Live a life large don’t choke
Only future guarantee is underground or up in smoke

Leave no last wishes left in life’s bucket
Learn to be happy now or run out of time - don’t be a muppet
82 · May 5
We are not alone !
Benson May 5
We come from a galaxy far far away.
It's time for our centenary survey;

We travel across the universe – an exciting cosmic ride.
Observing, learning & listening – the ultimate scout guides;

Oceans & rivers cover 70% of your planets surface.
Essential for your existence – no longer fit for purpose;

Short-term acclaim & fortune for your environmental villains.
One flew over the cuckoo’s nest - planet earth asylum;

Your existence is so fragile – mercury rising, ice shelves falling.
Wake up earthlings no more gas lighting or stonewalling;

Space toes being dipped to observe you’re neighbours.
Once thrived with life, be warned or prepare to meet your makers;    

We will glide by again in another hundred years.
Intelligent advancement - or your species disappeared;
75 · Feb 2021
Only Human
Benson Feb 2021
100,000 heart beats daily
20,000 breaths essential
Red blood coursing through our veins.
Skin coverings just different shades

Fears, worries & concern's
Education, work & money
Health for self & loved ones
Let down, disappointment & heart break

Emotional, passionate  & complicated
Daily challenges with vices
Live to long or die to soon
Stupid, trusting & vulnerable

Selfish, callous & nasty
Inconsiderate, uncaring  & hateful
Angry, vicious  & thoughtless
Disruptive, violent & disturbed

Kind, loving & gentle
Generous, warm & considerate
Thoughtful, compassionate & caring
Thankful for all blessings.

We are a complicated evolving species
With a very limited shelf life
We are after all only human
70 · Nov 2020
An Aliens View
Benson Nov 2020
Flying by for another look-see
It has been a century – just my pilot and me;

We come from a planet far far away
It was time to revisit for another Earth survey;

You are a very primitive species – of this there is no doubt
Destroying everything everywhere – on earth & now a space rout;

We travel across the universe – an exciting cosmic ride
Observing, learning & listening – the ultimate scout guides;

Last visit we witnessed millions killed fighting over worthless dirt
Very little has changed just a different kind of hurt;

Your existence is so fragile – mercury rising, ice shelves falling
Wake up earthlings no more gas lighting or stonewalling;

Space travel toes being dipped to observe you’re neighbours
Once thriving with life, be warned or prepare to meet your makers;

We continually learn from science, history and our mistakes
Humans are different – truly nutty as a fruitcake;

You require thousands of breath’s daily for your basic survival
Yet the way you poison you own air - is clearly suicidal;

Burning your planets lungs for commercial gain
We are starting to wonder if evolution gifted humans brain's;

Oceans & rivers cover 70% of your planets surface
Essential for your existence – no longer fit for purpose;

Water levels rising - wildlife destroyed by earths fellow citizens
No concern whatsoever for your current & future minions;

Short-term acclaim & fortune for your environmental villains
One really flew over the cuckoo’s nest - planet earth asylum;                

Poverty - discrimination and prejudice worldwide
Bombs that can **** millions – one huge explosive goodbye;

No idea how to deal with your own man made waste
Breeding & eating animals that should never inhabit the same space;

A global pandemic is not a head scratcher
You welcomed it in with open arms - that’s a simple fact matter;

Many more disasters to come – of this there is no doubt
No lessons learned – war, disease, hunger, fire & drought;

Shared blood confirm you are all sisters & brothers
Yet continue on a mission to destroy one another;

Minimal respect for your fellow **** sapiens
You all evolved from primate’s that’s a fact – we are the only aliens;

An overcrowded planet of several billion
Controlled by a few privileged birth's on a very different mission;

One badly timely meteorite away from Armageddon
There will be no phoenix rising or incarnation;

There is some hope as we see care, love & compassion
On our planet being kind to each other is always in fashion;

We will glide by again in another hundred years
Intelligent advancement - or maybe your species disappeared;

One day we would like to share our significant know how
When you stop destroying your planet – this maybe allowed;

JM Sept 2020
63 · Nov 2020
Open your eyes
Benson Nov 2020
One country based hostages need to open their minds
Paper barons brainwashing are making you blind

Don’t be a tree they don't move- open eyes and changes your views
DNA test if you want historical truth – no excuses don’t refuse

Shared milk & blood confirm we are all sisters & brothers
No one is different so love one another
61 · Nov 2020
Fabled White Light
Benson Nov 2020
Numerous gods to choose from – I hope mine is right
Otherwise I won't get to see that fabled white light

Thousands of years of historcial brainwashing
Nothing has changed just righteous opinion squashing

Life on one knee feeling fear, paying money and homage
So much time wasted wishing I obtained earlier scientific knowledge
60 · Nov 2020
Breath Easy
Benson Nov 2020
20,000 daily breaths required
We keep poisoning our air – I despair

What is the excuse I always question
We have always thought this way – no powers of intervention

Ignore titles & elite school education just made up intelligence
Think for yourself and ignore this arrogant negligence.

We are killing our planet - don't be persuaded
Protect the young ones you love - forever unabated
53 · Nov 2020
Toxic
Benson Nov 2020
Toxic people don't change - just change victims
A merry go round of ******* and backbiting- a virtual kicking

Nasty, vicious & hurtful gossip in the shadows
Never having the courage to speak their minds - just cowards

Self loathing and jealously - a disappointing & boring life story
Crab like dragging everyone down - a spiteful potpourri

Ensure other peoples opinion do not become your reality
Your mind needs to be stronger than emotions - not guilty

Happiness is keeping away from these idiots
Life is short so best to keep your distance
51 · May 5
What a thought !
Benson May 5
***** on ******* - shrimps on speed;
Crustaceans ingesting raw sewage - now human feed.

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