Awaken

The new age is often called "the Enlightenment", and people often talk about having a 'spiritual awakening', etc. And yet, the more they claim enlightenment, the stupider they get; their minds are darkened, their understanding is darkened, and then their actions becomes darkened as a result, labelling everyone who disagrees as "haters" or "-phobe". Just because something is new, doesn't mean it's better than the old. New cars break down more eailsy than old ones. Water's pretty old, and yet, man with his 'advanced' science has not been able to make even a close substitute. The sun is pretty old, but what manufactured energy sources have replaced it with both power and cleanliness? They say we need to "get with the times"; I say we need to get with the timeless.

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Why is the world so foolish? Abusing the right to ignorance,
Crying "intolerant!" to segregate the wise.
Is it any wonder that your moral compass leads you nowhere
When you're feeling for the light instead of opening your eyes?

It's time for the 'new world' to awaken to the ancient.
All the wisdom we've discovered has been calling since the dawn.
You charge into the desert, insist on your own direction
And roll by your oasis as your carriage carries on.

Truths that are firmly planted are drowned out by emotions;
Embracing subsidiarity instead of questioning the source.
You mass-convene the vacant, and make one mind of those who have none.
You may not bow to reason, but I will not bow to force.

It's time for the 'new world' to awaken to the ancient. 
All the wisdom we've discovered has been calling since the dawn. 
You charge into the desert, insist on your own direction 
And roll by your oasis as your carriage carries on.