I woke to a Woke Nightmare

Bigotry is the new Inclusion

Far from new. It's simply dressed in new clothing. Hypocrisy is as old as behaviour itself. 

I Woke Nightmare

I woke to a Woke Nightmare

And I was running through the street

With mini flaming comets and comments zinging past my head

Accusations and demonisations

And I thought, how can this be happening?

I know I’m white and male and straight

But I’ve done so many decent things

I’m a decent person.

And then I realised that so many of my 'dreaded ilk'

Were similarly of my disposition

And always were

And then it clicked that the opposing demographics also

Were of the same ilk,

And that 95% of them were also decent people

And that the 5% of arseholes

That we all suffer through

Were of all colours and genders and everything else

Despite the opposite of which I’d heard so much.

And then I realised that the truth didn’t match

The singular cries of hysteria

And It clicked.

That’s all it was

Hysteria

Based on a sexism and racism I didn’t believe even existed

Until Now.

 

I woke

But the Wokeness continued

Until the finger pointers got their way

As that’s all they wanted

In the first place.

 

A power hungry creed

Using suffering

As currency.

 

April 2021 

Apparently 'isms' have divisional values. It's okay for one. Not okay for another.

Call me old fashioned, or new fashioned. I'm against bigotry, in any form. Simple.

The word hypocrisy entered the English language approximately 1200 with the meaning "the sin of pretending to virtue or goodness". Today, "hypocrisy" often refers to advocating behaviors that one does not practice.

Anthony J. Langford Books | Australian writer

This is Post Number #793

Roughly one a week since early 2010.

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Owned

One always has the power.
Don’t believe you’re free.

You've had enough to dream. Get a cab. A Video

 

Artist - Simon Berger - Shattered glass (real glass art).

Dreams don't always equate to reality

That's the theme, explored in this little poem in video form. 

Please watch, read below and provide your insights. Share too if you like. It helps me out.

Watch on YouTube HERE

or

My writing (and directing) career never took off the way I'd hoped. (Dreamt of for decades, since childhood).

The below quote is something I need to remember. I gave it all (I was capable of). In retrospect, I probably didn't have the confidence that others have and didn't push it as hard as some would. I emailed, submitted, rang etc but bravado can get you in the door, even with little to no talent. Seen it many times.

Still, I had some successes. Many stories and poems were published and some books too, though the novels I had to do myself. (A lot remains unpublished and perhaps, never will be).    The point is, I have a body of work to say, I was here.

Anthony J. Langford Books | Australian writer

Very productive period - approx. 2010

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Owned

One always has the power.
Don’t believe you’re free.

I hope you're doing well. 

Peace.

Anthony

In every relationship, both personal and professional, someone holds the power. - OWNED

 

OWNED

Don’t believe you’re free

27 year old headstrong Siobhan is on a journey, in part of discovery of herself, as she negotiates a series of strange relationships. Where she ends up, is not where she expects. 

Part satire, part artistic exploration, Owned is a full-length play based on the concept of the power dynamics in relationships. Of course there are some that are on (mostly) equal footing, share responsibilities, have respect etc, yet there are an awful amount that have one more dominant that another, especially in the working world. 

Thus, someone is Owned. 

This mostly satirical play, was written in 2017/'18. It's also dramatic and disturbing in parts.

I tried to get it produced. I thought it would make for a good piece of low budget, independant theatre but I was unable to secure enough support. Though I had directed a couple of short plays, (and quite a number of short films), I didn't want to direct it. I was/am, more of a writer. 

One director I approached turned out to be a major narcissist. No suprises there. The artistic world is full of them. He never even looked at it. Blessing in disguise. His work is subpar. 

So I hand it over to you, to download, or read at your own leisure. My Pleasure is your Leisure. Or some such thing. I do hope you like it. It's snappy, witty, disturbing with a couple of mysteries at its core. Like much of my work, you can make your own intrepetations. I always make space for the reader to inject themselves into the work. 

Here's the opening few lines. The setting, a small party. Siobhan and Drew are late twenties, working class. 

 

 

DREW

That’s the question.

SIOBHAN

No, that’s the answer.

DREW

Ah no. That’s posing a question.

(demonstrates)

With a little hook at the end.

SIOBHAN

No. It’s a way to back someone into a corner.

DREW

In what way?

SIOBHAN

It’s stating something in a particular way to measure someone’s intelligence. Mine.

DREW

I’m not responsible for your insecurity.

SIOBHAN

(not so annoyed)

Fuck you. I’m not going there.

DREW

I can’t help it if you’re not up for the challenge.

SIOBHAN

I’m above trying to meet your agenda. I’m not going to be judged by you.

DREW

I don’t want to make you feel uncomfortable.

SIOBHAN

You’re being condescending Drew.

DREW

 (puts on Jack Nicholson voice)

You can’t handle the truth.

SIOBHAN

You’re a dick.

DREW

This I know. I also know… 

SIOBHAN

...that you’re a dick.

DREW

…that you can’t answer my question. But… clearly way above your head.

What's the relationship between these two? Who owns the power?

This is merely the first few lines. This is Siobhan's story. She will soon cross paths with a ambitious man called Milos. Does he want power, or her? What is he really after? 

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Latest three videos below (for ipad or PC).

Ignorance has friends. Winning - A Video

 

Ignorance is never alone

A Willful Ignorance of the Struggle Painting by Yanin Ruibal

Ignorance has friends

Ignorance has many supporters

Ignorance is the only way forward.

A short video well worth your time. We can all relate (well those of us with some insight, ie not ignorant). 

Watch HERE

or below.

Is being self aware the opposite of bliss? A curse?

Anthony J. Langford Books | Australian writer

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Oh how Mighty, Mankind

 

All important

 

Slabs of rock

Crevasses

Canyons

Cracks

Ever shifting sand banks

At various points of movement.

 

Comparatively

A human

A mere over active flea

A drugged up lightning flash

All so mighty now

Tomorrow’s forgotten dream.

 

2014

Anthony J. Langford Books | Australian writer

More Poetry

Appreciate any thoughts or sharing. 

Hope youre well!

Peace.

Cling to those good moments.

They'll never come this way again. 

Anthony

OMG The Outrage! (A Video)

 

Everyone is bigoted!

Some years ago, young people discovered this new state of being called racism and sexism. 

Suddenly it seemed, this 'new' phenomenon exploded across the internet!

Pundits raced to join the cause! 

#WatCumsNxt? 

Watch HERE

Written in 2013.

This video made in 2024.

Things seemed to have turned again. It's the inevitable backlash. People could only tolerate so much outrage. Especially while pumping out their own form of discrimination.

Really, I should have put this out ten years when it would have had more impact. But then I would have been branded a bigot for questioning it. I guess that's the point.

There was no justification for the hate then. And there's no justification for what we're seeing now. Cancellations and assassinations. 

'If you want to make the world a better place, look in the mirror and make that change.'

Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson.

Thoughts?

Anthony J. Langford Books | Australian writer

(Same site, New Domian Name). 

Some like to get down and dirty. For others, it’s simply dirty.

 

I love this one. I hope you do too.

The differences...

Light, shade, nothing in between

 

Some have it tough all over

And got used to it

Others can’t cope

And do anything to make it smooth.

 

Some climb the walls out of despair

Others with chalked hands

And guide ropes.

 

Some like breakfast radio

With 26% ads

And 24% muzak

While other favour indie mp3’s

Or tapping knees.

 

Some like to dabble in D.I.Y.

Others would rather D.I.E.

 

Some become what they wear

Hence stiff power suits

Others in colourful, loose threads

With chilled urgency free heads

Others with no consideration at all

Preferring to be judged on personality.

 

Some take vitamins

Others pop pills.

 

Some drink two litres a day

Some drink two litres at night.

 

Some know where they’ve been

Others don’t know where they’re going.

 

Some like to get down and dirty

For others, it’s simply dirty.

 

Some like a cat on a hot tin roof

Others prefer to remain aloof.

 

I could keep it going

But others are coming

And rather than illuminate the meaning

Some things are best left in the dark.

 

2013

This has never been published before. I wish I had included it in a book. 

That was a particular good year for poetry for me.

I hope you enjoyed it.

More Poetry

A.J. Langford Books

1956 - 1994 Classic 'Genre' Films song (mostly 70's, 80's)

 

1956 - 1993 Classic Films edited to classic song

Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb

(Most are 70's/80s)

Can you pick the movie? All edited to the music. Most are from the 70's and 80's. I made this back in the mid 90's, sourcing the material from VHS, being the only format available then. I meant to upgrade all the vision to better quality but never did so just going to release it as is. I was really happy with how it turned out.

Perhaps the crappy quality will instead place it into the time it was made, roughly '94. They were all my favourite films to that point. Mostly genre pieces. Most are still in my Top 10.

A Clockwork Orange

The Thing

Aliens

Star Wars (As you can see the timecode stamps on Jurassic Park, the film had not yet been released on VHS but as I worked for a small production company/dubbing house, we had the Marketing Material for the movie to be distributed to TV stations and this was on it).

Watch above or HERE

(If you have trouble watching, please let me know).

     

Have any to add from that period? 

Was there any in there that you didn't recognise?

This was edited from VHS to a 3/4 Inch tape. It was not frame accurate. Very clunky. So the fact that it turned out as well as it did was a great joy to me. I love the final result. 

I hope youre doing okay. Actually I hope youre doing fucking fantastically! Okay is good, but good is better. 

A.J. Langford Books

Until next time,

Peace and good vibes to you my friend.

Anthony