we live in the days
where it pays
to have an opinion
Instagram lives
picking apart peoples lives
when everyone is just trying
their best to survive
armchair experts recline
in their expensive seats
their armour, their anonymity,
comfy socks cover calloused feet
they don’t walk in the shoes
of those they judge
they love to sit and preach
the only thing they care about
is how many followers they’ll reach
they don’t take the time
to consider the minds
they speak about
(being controversial gives them better social clout)
more contradictory than the bible
spouting more drivel than my ancient kettle
– feminists who tear down women for a cheap like, share, or follow
– mental health advocates who judge those struggling with crippling sorrow
everyone has an opinion
but those “experts” pass them
off as gospel fact
they get angry when stood up to
how dare you say that, how dare you react?
full of self-importance
how dare you use your voice
to stand against their oppressive echoes
you shouldn’t have that choice!
their preaching belongs in churches
not on our social screens,
especially when what you say
is often not what you mean
it’s obscene that your
plasticine prophecies
are riddled with disease
your thoughts are edited heavily
to fit the audience you’re trying to please
just a little note to accompany what I wrote
I say this as formality
I won’t apologise
for there is no reprise
– you lack originality
but that’s just my opinion,
but I’m sure I’ll find that you won’t mind
‘Cause everybody has one…
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