Ben Jones

Where Ignorance Is Bliss, 'Tis Folly To Be Wise



Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

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Too-Write!

I don't believe in climate change
Or in the dangers of passive smoke
I don't believe that guns can kill
Or the economy is going broke

I don't believe in mental illness
Or people who don't believe in God
I don't believe in evolution
Or that horses should be shod

I don't think we should immunise
Or rape victims be allowed to choose
I don't believe the world is round
Or that it's safe to eat genetic food

But I do believe in burning witches
And sending them straight to hell
And I do believe in using torture
If it stops a tyrants spell

I do believe in taxing taxes
And running cars on gas
And I do believe in beating seals
And watching their last gasp

I do believe in terrorists
And giving up my rights
I do believe in paying more
To let others live in fright

Now you may say that there is hunger
And that we have a part to play
But I assure you, my girth is growing
For I eat well, every single day

You may say that child labour
Is a cruel and moral wrong
But check out my new nike's
They were going for a song

You may say the water's rising
That it's impossible to miss
But I truly do not see it
For my ignorance is bliss...
 
Ben Jones is an award winning writer from Australia. Passion and intrigue flow from Ben's pen like the intoxicating wine which drips from an alcoholic’s nose. Ben's virility is unquestioned; his talents obey no speed signs; he is the model of a modern major general. When Ben writes: time stops, women swoon, men envy, children applaud loudly and with gusto and pigs fly.
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» left by Teresa Ortiz
 2 years 229 days ago.
187 fans.
Even better the second time around!
» left by Ben Jones 2 years 228 days ago.
71 fans.
Hi Teresa,
 
I hope you stop at 2 reads though, it turns out its ghastly the 3rd time through. :)
 
Thanks for stopping by again,
Ben.
» left by Rhonda Kay
 2 years 229 days ago.
4 fans.
Our actions definitely speak louder than our heartfelt words of concern...
» left by Ben Jones 2 years 228 days ago.
71 fans.
Hi Rhonda,
 
I agree with you completely. Those are words I try to live by, "actions speak louder than words", unless of course you happen to be a ventriloquist mime.
 
Thanks for the comment on my article,
Ben.
» left by sue thom
from nj 2 years 229 days ago.
hi ben,
 
got a few things off your mind, did ya?
 
very clever, and intense when you think about it one line at a time.
 
good job, and nice to see an article from you,
 
my best regards,
 
sue
» left by Ben Jones 2 years 228 days ago.
71 fans.
Hi Sue,
 
Thank you for the comment on my article. Yes I feel a weight lifted from my shoulders and I'm far less grouchy now. *smile*.
 
Have a great day,
Ben.
» left by Judy Stevens
 2 years 228 days ago.
8 fans.
Great article, creative and very thought provoking! thanks!
» left by Ben Jones 2 years 228 days ago.
71 fans.
Thanks Judy, I appreciate the comment.

Have a great day,
Ben.
» left by Nenita Wells
 2 years 228 days ago.
302 fans.
Hi Ben.
 
A very interesting and well written poem, thought provoking! Thanks for sharing. I love to read and write poetry, so I am visiting your Creative Poetry Network.
 
Best regards,
 
Nenita
» left by Ben Jones 2 years 228 days ago.
71 fans.
Hi Neninta,
 
Thank you for the kind comment on my article. It would be great to see you in the Creative Poetry Network, do stop by and say hello, we'd love to see more of your poetry their to if you'd like to share it.
 
Have a great day,
Ben.
» left by Lawrence Jones
 2 years 227 days ago.
30 fans.
Ben,
 
I like the style.  I wonder about some of the content.
Lawrence
» left by Ben Jones 2 years 225 days ago.
71 fans.
Hi Lawrence,
 
Thanks for your comment on my article.
 
Take care,
Ben.
» left by Ken McCreless
from Event Horizon 2 years 226 days ago.
Very well done, Ben.
» left by Ben Jones 2 years 225 days ago.
71 fans.
Hi Ken,
 
Thanks for the comment on my article.
 
Take care,
Ben.
» left by Rob Trahan
 2 years 225 days ago.
16 fans.
Ben, great poem. While I don't agree with you on everything, I will say that this was one of the most creative ways I've seen in a long time of presenting your case!
» left by Ben Jones 2 years 225 days ago.
71 fans.
Hi Rob,
 
Thanks for the comment on my article and for not agreeing with my on everything. What a boring world it would be if we all thought the same way!
 
Have a great day,
Ben.
» left by Antony Mc Carthy
 2 years 225 days ago.
4 fans.
Wow, ouch. You have a very strong point, even though I don't want to hear it. Yes the world lives on its own view. What I want to see and do. Well done, gets the point across.
» left by Ben Jones 2 years 222 days ago.
71 fans.
Hi Antony,
 
Thanks for the comment on my article. :)
 
Take care,
Ben.
» left by Deborah Wilson
 2 years 224 days ago.
Thank you for the words. I must say I was not sure until the last paragraph if I liked it or not. Good work.
» left by Ben Jones 2 years 88 days ago.
71 fans.
Hi Deborah,
 
Thanks for your comment on my poem.
 
Regards,
Ben.

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