The quote is from Thomas Edison. It might be a familiar one to you but I think we are all in need of some inspiration.
If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.
BY OUR OWN SELVES CONDEMNED
We are wrapped within a blanket of self imposed ignorance
Is it too much of an effort to be aware?
We are on the verge of a government imposed dependency
As they whittle away our rights, why do so few people care?
Students find learning a waste of their precious time
Most are at a loss to the core of our history
There is too much of a rush for them in a virtual world
Just look around and you will realize our dilemma is no mystery
So hard our ancestors toiled to retain our liberty
So much sweat on their brows in their pursuit of success
Now we are caught in the web of demeaning liberal greed
Is there any question why our economy is such a mess?
Liberty is costly in sweat equity and continued knowledge
Only being ambitious and informed will freedom thrive
Yes, it is easier to lazily accept a tyrant's handouts
But is it in oppressed poverty we can happily survive?
If we could realize our capabilities the results could be astounding
Chasing rainbows and dreams are surely not a sin
Yet we wallow under the thumb of those who steal all of our hope
Why would we choose to be by our own selves condemned?
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